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Paella Party Catering in East Lavington
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in East Lavington and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Planning an event in East Lavington?
About our paella party catering in East Lavington
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and we are often booked for birthday parties and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
A country party near East Lavington is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- East Lavington (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Places near East Lavington
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Warn the neighbours
- Have bins ready
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
For event organisers in East Lavington
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
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.
Common questions in East Lavington
How far is East Lavington from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you come to East Lavington?
We do. We cook at events in East Lavington and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it is light in East Lavington until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Party venues around East Lavington
East Lavington is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. For paella party catering in East Lavington, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around East Lavington. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 22 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Peter, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. East Lavington is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in GU28, we can bring paella party catering to you. If your venue is just outside East Lavington, we also cover Duncton (1 mile north-east), Graffham (1 mile north-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east) and Selham (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.6 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near East Lavington include Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
How we price paella party catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Who books paella party catering in East Lavington?
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Family get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Bignor Roman Villa (2.9 miles south-east) and Petworth House (3.9 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- How bad weather is handled
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether travel is included
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
- 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