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Paella party catering in Botolphs, West Sussex
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Botolphs.
- Naming days and christenings
- Family get-togethers
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering for Botolphs events
Paella party catering in Botolphs, made fresh on the day
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. We are frequently asked to cater wakes and memorial gatherings and street and neighbourhood parties, with chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and seafood paella.
In a small place like Botolphs, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Location
- Botolphs (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Places near Botolphs
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Parties in Botolphs: gardens, venues and local tips
Botolphs is about 3 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Parties in Botolphs are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 8 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Botolph's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Botolphs include Portslade Manor (4.6 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
For paella party catering in BN44, we plan around your venue and your guests. Nearby, we also cater parties in Upper Beeding (1 mile north-east), Bramber (1 mile north), Steyning (1 mile north-west), Sompting (3 miles south-west) and Lancing (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Steyning Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Old Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Steep Down and Mill Hill.
- Schools near Botolphs include Steyning Grammar School (1.6 miles north-west)
Botolphs: your questions answered
How far is Botolphs from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Botolphs too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Botolphs? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Events we cater in Botolphs
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 3.2 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For a late-May party in Botolphs, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Warn the neighbours
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Botolphs
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Botolphs and across West Sussex
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
What paella party catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Botolphs, and we will put together a menu and price.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff