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Paella party catering in Preston, Brighton and Hove
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Preston and Brighton and Hove, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering in Preston
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Warn the neighbours
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Paella party catering in Preston, made fresh on the day
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. Typical bookings include street and neighbourhood parties and birthday parties, serving vegetable paella, seafood paella and tapas.
Parties around Preston are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Location
- Preston (BN1, BN3, BN88)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Common questions in Preston
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Which station should guests use for Preston?
Preston has its own station: Preston Park station.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Preston.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A photo helps.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. Children typically love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Why choose paella party catering in Preston?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Preston, people book us for events such as:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Preston Manor & Gardens (less than half a mile south) and Royal Pavilion (1.7 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
- How long the team stays
- When payment is due
Party venues around Preston
Preston is about 1 mile north-west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Wherever your party is in the BN1 area, we can cook for your guests. Preston is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we cook.
Thinking of a party in Preston Park? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. For guests coming by train, Preston has its own station, Preston Park station. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Preston, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
For paella party catering in BN1, BN3 and BN88, we plan around your venue and timings. Your party could be at a home on Home Road, Bates Road and Loder Road or the roads around them. Being close to the A23, Preston is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Preston, we also cover Withdean (1 mile north), Prestonville (1 mile south), Hollingdean (1 mile east), Seven Dials (1 mile south) and West Hill (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Saltdean (6 miles south-east), East Saltdean (6 miles south-east), Roedean (3 miles south-east), Rottingdean (4 miles south-east) and Ovingdean (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Churchill Square (1.5 miles south) and Brighton Transport Museum (0.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Newmarket Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Local schools include Dorothy Stringer High School (less than half a mile north-east) and Varndean College (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown and Anchor Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Preston? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
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 hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
What affects the price in Preston
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer party in Preston stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Preston, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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- 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