West Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering in Cote
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Cote.
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Planning an event in Cote?
About our paella party catering in Cote
Paella is relaxed food: it is served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Typical bookings include neighbourhood celebrations and retirement celebrations, with tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
Country parties near Cote suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Cote (BN13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. For a late-May party in Cote, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Cote, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Events we cater in Cote
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
For guests coming by train, Durrington-On-Sea station is about 1.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
We arrive before your guests to set up.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Questions from Cote
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
How far is Cote from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Will the neighbours notice?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you come to Cote?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Cote is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Where we can cook in Cote
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
More for events in Cote
Party venues around Cote
Cote is about 2 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Cote and nearby villages. 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 13 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (2.5 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Symphorian's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Cote, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
Here we cover the BN13 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. We also cook at parties in Durrington (1 mile south-east), High Salvington (1 mile north-east), Clapham (1 mile west), Patching (2 miles west) and Findon (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (5 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles east), Lancing (4 miles east) and Rustington (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Acre (2.8 miles south-east) and Old Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Cote include Highdown Hill.
- Schools near Cote include Palatine Primary School (1.3 miles south) and Durrington High School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Coach And Horses Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Why choose live paella in Cote?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Cote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- 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