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Paella Party Catering in East Lavant
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in East Lavant.
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
Paella party catering near East Lavant
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. For a late-May party in East Lavant, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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About our paella party catering in East Lavant
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. On the menu are tapas, mixed paella and churros, and we’re often booked for family reunions and wakes and celebrations of life.
A country party near East Lavant is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- East Lavant (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near East Lavant
Other catering in East Lavant
Where we can cook in East Lavant
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in East Lavant
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Why choose live paella in East Lavant?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in East Lavant
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Parties in East Lavant: gardens, venues and local tips
East Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in PO18, we can cook for your guests. East Lavant is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 27 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (1.5 miles east) and West Dean House (2.6 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Your party could be at a home on Pook Lane, Fordwater Road and Shop Lane or the roads around them. Close by, we cover parties in Mid Lavant (1 mile north-west), Westerton (2 miles south-east), Westhampnett (2 miles south-east), Waterbeach (2 miles east) and Maudlin (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (2 miles south) and The Chichester City Museum (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Schools near East Lavant include Bishop Luffa School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile north-east)
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
How we price paella party catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in East Lavant? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
East Lavant: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to East Lavant for guests?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Occasions we cook for in East Lavant
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In East Lavant, people book us for occasions like:
- Family get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
If guests are coming by rail, Chichester station is about 2.5 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
For event organisers in East Lavant
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.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Count adults and children separately
- Let the neighbours know
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
- 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