Brighton and Hove · England
Paella party catering in Falmer, Brighton and Hove
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Falmer and across Brighton and Hove.
- Family reunions
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Book paella party catering in Falmer
Working with your venue
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.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Paella party catering in Falmer, made fresh on the day
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We cook vegetable paella, churros and mixed paella, and we are frequently booked for anniversaries and engagement parties and naming days and christenings.
In a small place like Falmer, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Falmer (BN1)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Have bins ready
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have enough chairs for most guests
We are set up before guests arrive.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Common questions in Falmer
What’s the nearest station to Falmer for guests?
Falmer station, in Falmer itself.
How far is Falmer from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A photo helps.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Falmer
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Falmer and across Brighton and Hove
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Hosting a paella party in Falmer
Falmer is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Tell us where your party in Falmer will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cook in 30 places in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
Thinking of a party in Stanmer Park? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Historic houses near Falmer include Preston Manor & Gardens (3.5 miles south-west) and Anne of Cleves House (3.6 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Falmer is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Wherever your party is in BN1, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Middle Street, Park Street and Mill Street; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. For parties just outside Falmer, we cover Kingston near Lewes (2 miles east), Iford (3 miles east), Ovingdean (3 miles south), Rottingdean (3 miles south) and Roedean (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles south-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (5 miles south-west), Carlton Hill (4 miles south-west), Hanover (3 miles south-west) and West Hill (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Lewes Castle (3.8 miles east). Open spaces near Falmer include Bevendean Down and Newmarket Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Inn (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include University of Sussex Library (0.5 miles west)
How we price paella party catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. At midsummer, it is light in Falmer until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Why choose paella party catering in Falmer?
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Falmer:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Lawrence, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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