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Paella Party Catering for Old Shoreham events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Old Shoreham and West Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering near Old Shoreham
About our paella party catering in Old Shoreham
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. We cook tapas, churros and mixed paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater street and neighbourhood parties and retirement celebrations.
Country parties near Old Shoreham suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Old Shoreham (BN43)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Also near Old Shoreham
Other catering in Old Shoreham
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Old Shoreham
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Old Shoreham is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or BN43 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Old Shoreham
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Old Shoreham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Count adults and children separately
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Is live paella right for your party?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across West Sussex, including Old Shoreham
- A quote that spells everything out
Old Shoreham parties: what to know
Old Shoreham is about 1 mile west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Old Shoreham, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Old Shoreham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 7 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Nicolas' Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, Shoreham-By-Sea station is about 0.7 miles away. Near the coast, within about a mile, seafood paella is a natural choice.
Anywhere in BN43, we can cook for your guests. If your venue is just outside Old Shoreham, we also cover Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north), Kingston by Sea (2 miles east), Southwick (2 miles east) and Castle Town (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles west), Rustington (10 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Southlands Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Old Castle (4.6 miles west). The countryside around Old Shoreham includes Lancing Ring and Adur Estuary RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (1.8 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Amsterdam pub (within half a mile north-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Old Shoreham questions
We’re having a ceremony at St Nicolas' Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Old Shoreham from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
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 cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. Let the neighbours know.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
- 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