West Sussex · England
Paella party catering in Portfield, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Portfield and across West Sussex.
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering near Portfield
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Paella party catering for your party in Portfield
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. We are often asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, with mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
Parties around Portfield are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Portfield (PO19, PO20, PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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What affects the price in Portfield
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Portfield? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Add a diet question to the invitation
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Party venues around Portfield
Portfield is about 1 mile east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Portfield and nearby villages. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Portfield to Brighton (about 28 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (2.5 miles north) and West Dean House (4.8 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St George's, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Anywhere in PO19, PO20 and PO18, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your party could be at a home on Kent Road, York Road and Spur Road. Main roads around Portfield include the A259 and A285, which makes travel to your party easy. We also cook at parties in Chichester (1 mile west), Westhampnett (1 mile north-east), Shopwyke (1 mile east), Maudlin (1 mile north-east) and North Mundham (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Chichester City Museum (0.6 miles west) and Chichester Castle (0.6 miles west). Not far away are Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Local schools include Chichester High School For Girls (0.8 miles south-west) and The Prebendal School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The East Gate Public House (0.5 miles west)
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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’ll do the cooking.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. A summer party in Portfield stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, 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.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Who books paella party catering in Portfield?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Naming days and christenings
For guests coming by train, Chichester station is about 0.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
- Travel and parking costs
Questions from Portfield
Can you cater a reception after a service at St George's?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Portfield for guests?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is my garden big enough?
Usually, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a picture and we’ll check.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Is live paella right for your party?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Portfield
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- 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