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Paella party catering in East Dean, West Sussex
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across East Dean and West Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Naming days and christenings
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering near East Dean
Occasions we cook for in East Dean
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include West Dean House (2.6 miles west) and Goodwood House (2.9 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether VAT is included
About our paella party catering in East Dean
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We cook vegetable paella, mixed paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for garden parties and summer barbecues and engagement and anniversary parties.
A country party near East Dean is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- East Dean (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about 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.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
East Dean questions
How far is East Dean from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you come to East Dean?
Yes, we do. East Dean is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
What’s in the pans
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
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 will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
What else we do in East Dean
Why choose live paella in East Dean?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in East Dean
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. For a late-May party in East Dean, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a party in East Dean
East Dean is about 6 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in PO18, we’ll come to your venue or garden. East Dean is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 24 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Parish Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. East Dean is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Main Road, Chapel Row and Charlton Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside East Dean, we also cover Charlton (1 mile west), Singleton (2 miles west), West Dean (3 miles west), Heyshott (3 miles north) and Cocking (3 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south), Chichester (6 miles south-west), Selsey (13 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east) and Emsworth (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Weald and Downland Gridshell (1.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (5 miles south-west). Open spaces near East Dean include Graffham Common and Levin Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Star And Garter Public House (less than half a mile south)
- 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