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Paella party catering in Steyning, West Sussex
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Steyning and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering near Steyning
Paella compared with other options
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
How our paella party catering works in Steyning
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. Typical bookings include leaving dos and retirements and summer garden parties, with mixed paella, churros and seafood paella.
Around Steyning, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
- Location
- Steyning (BN44)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Count adults and children separately
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Perfect for your party in Steyning
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Steyning book us for occasions like:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Lancing station, about 4.1 miles south.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Towns and villages near Steyning
Also in Steyning
FAQs for Steyning
We’re having a ceremony at Jarvis Hall: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Steyning close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know and we’ll add it to the quote.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Steyning
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
Party venues around Steyning
Steyning is about 4 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Parties in Steyning are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Steyning to Brighton (9 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Jarvis Hall, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Wherever your party is in BN44, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Market Field and Dog Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Steyning for paella party catering include Bramber (1 mile east), Botolphs (1 mile south-east), Upper Beeding (1 mile east), Sompting (4 miles south) and Findon Valley (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (10 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Steyning Museum (under half a mile north) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Woods Mill and Chanctonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Steyning Grammar School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Model Bakery The Norfolk Arms (within half a mile north)
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Steyning is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm 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 it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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