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Paella Party Catering in West Itchenor
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in West Itchenor: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering for West Itchenor events
Who books paella party catering in West Itchenor?
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
After a christening at a church like St Nicholas' Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- Space, access and power needs
About our paella party catering in West Itchenor
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it’s served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Typical bookings include wakes and memorial gatherings and baby celebrations, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and tapas.
In a small place like West Itchenor, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- West Itchenor (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Step by step
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 the timing is planned around your event. A summer party in West Itchenor stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Party venues around West Itchenor
West Itchenor is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Across the PO20 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bosham station, about 2.9 miles north. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Wherever your party is in PO20, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a party on streets such as The Street, Waterstone Close and Spinney Lane. Close by, we cover parties in Bosham Hoe (1 mile north-east), Bosham (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north), Broadbridge (3 miles north) and Apuldram (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find St Richard's Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Chichester Castle (4.7 miles north-east). The countryside around West Itchenor includes Pilsey Island.
Your questions about paella party catering in West Itchenor
How far is West Itchenor from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London.
Is West Itchenor too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you cater in West Itchenor?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in West Itchenor and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. Children generally love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Often, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a photo and we’ll check.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
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
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
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.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in West Itchenor
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Catering across West Sussex, including West Itchenor
Nearby places to West Itchenor
Other catering in West Itchenor
For event organisers in West Itchenor
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- 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