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Paella party catering in Church Norton, West Sussex
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Church Norton and West Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Celebrations of life
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering near Church Norton
Paella party catering in Church Norton, made fresh on the day
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. We are frequently asked to cater big family gatherings and big birthdays, with tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
Near Church Norton, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Church Norton (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Church Norton
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Church Norton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
- Milestone birthdays
If guests are coming by rail, Bognor Regis station is about 4.9 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When payment is due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Count adults and children separately
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. Sunset in Church Norton is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Common questions in Church Norton
Is Church Norton close to London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you cater in Church Norton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Church Norton is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Typically, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Church Norton.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
For event organisers in Church Norton
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Church Norton parties: what to know
Church Norton is about 1 mile north-east of Selsey, in West Sussex. Wherever your party is in the PO20 area, we can cook for your guests. Church Norton is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Church Norton to Brighton (29 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Wilfrid's Chapel, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO20, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. From Grange Lane and Rectory Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Church Norton, we also cover Selsey (1 mile south-west), Keynor Estate (2 miles north-west), Pagham (2 miles north-east), Sidlesham (2 miles north) and Nyetimber (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles north-east), Chichester (6 miles north), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Selsey Lifeboat Museum (1.5 miles south) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (5.1 miles north-east).
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Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
Send us the date, your venue or PO20 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why Church Norton hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
- 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