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Paella Party Catering in Filching
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Filching and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
- Christenings and naming days
Planning an event in Filching?
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Paella party catering in Filching, made fresh on the day
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Typical bookings include naming days and christenings and retirement celebrations, serving churros, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas.
Near Filching, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Filching (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Filching
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Filching
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
Occasions we cook for in Filching
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Polegate station, about 1.5 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
How the day works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it’s light in Filching until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Filching? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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 will do the cooking.
Common questions in Filching
How far is Filching from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Filching?
Polegate station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- 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 we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning a party in Filching
Filching is about 3 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Tell us where your party in Filching will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Filching to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
Historic houses near Filching include Alfriston Clergy House (2.9 miles west) and Michelham Priory (4 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Parish Church of Saint Peter, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Filching is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN26, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Other places close to Filching for paella party catering include Wannock (1 mile north-east), Folkington (1 mile north-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile east), Willingdon (1 mile east) and Polegate (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (5 miles west), Lewes (11 miles north-west) and Hailsham (4 miles north).
A little further out are Burlough Castle (2.5 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Schools near Filching include Willingdon Community School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Eight Bells Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Also near Filching
Other catering in Filching
- 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