East Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering in Iford
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Iford. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering near Iford
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in Iford is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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How our paella party catering works in Iford
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. For street and neighbourhood parties and wakes and celebrations of life, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and churros and more.
Near Iford, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Iford (BN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Iford?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Iford
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across East Sussex, including Iford
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Iford parties: what to know
Iford is about 2 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Iford and the surrounding area. We cover 289 places across East Sussex.
Thinking of a party in Railway Land? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes), with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Iford is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella often features, and we always plan for wind.
Anywhere in BN7, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For parties just outside Iford, we cover Kingston near Lewes (1 mile north-west), Northease (1 mile south-east), Rodmell (1 mile south-east), Southover (2 miles north-east) and Lewes (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east), Newhaven (5 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (4 miles south).
A little further out are Lewes Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (3.3 miles west). Open spaces near Iford include Offham Hill and Southerham Farm.
- Local schools include Priory School (1.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Juggs Arms Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Kingston Urban (1.2 miles north)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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.
For event organisers in Iford
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What affects the price in Iford
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
More for events in Iford
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Warn the neighbours
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Questions from Iford
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Iford close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it is a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- 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