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Paella Party Catering in East Marden
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in East Marden and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family reunions
Paella party catering for East Marden events
About our paella party catering in East Marden
A paella party works in most gardens, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a picture if you are unsure. Typical bookings include neighbourhood celebrations and summer garden parties, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
In a small place like East Marden, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- East Marden (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
East Marden parties: what to know
East Marden is about 6 miles north-east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around East Marden and nearby villages. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 24 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of East Marden, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in PO18, we can bring paella party catering to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Compton (2 miles west), Chilgrove (2 miles east), Didling (3 miles north-east), Elsted (3 miles north) and East Harting (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles south-east), Chichester (7 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south-west), Portfield (7 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Museum of Gardening (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bow Hill and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Nearby places to East Marden
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The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in East Marden is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in East Marden, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Add a diet question to the invitation
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
East Marden questions
Do you come out to small places like East Marden?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including East Marden.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Should I cook it myself?
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Why choose paella party catering in East Marden?
It’s generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in East Marden book us for events such as:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
Historic houses near East Marden include Uppark (2.6 miles north-west) and West Dean House (3.6 miles east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides the crockery
Is live paella right for your party?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- 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