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Paella Party Catering for Lagness events
Planning paella party catering in Lagness? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering for Lagness events
Planning a party in Lagness
Lagness is about 2 miles west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. For paella party catering in Lagness, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Lagness is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Lagness to Brighton (about 26 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Avisford? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. After a christening at a church like Church of St Giles, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
For paella party catering in PO20, we plan around your venue. Close by, we cover parties in Runcton (1 mile north-west), Merston (1 mile north), North Mundham (2 miles north-west), Colworth (2 miles north-east) and Hunston (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (14 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north-west), Selsey (5 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Tote Copse Castle (2.9 miles north-east) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.5 miles south-east).
- Local schools include The Regis School (1.7 miles east)
How our paella party catering works in Lagness
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. Typical bookings include big family gatherings and celebrations of life, serving tapas, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Country parties near Lagness suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Lagness (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your party?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Lagness
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Questions from Lagness
Can you cook near the sea around Lagness?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Could we have live paella in Avisford?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. For a late-May party in Lagness, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Lagness
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
For event organisers in Lagness
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
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DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Count adults and children separately
- Let the neighbours know
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Perfect for your party in Lagness
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Historic houses near Lagness include Goodwood House (4.9 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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