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Paella catering in BN41
Paella, tapas and desserts across BN41, covering Portslade, Brighton and Hove and Southwick. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
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Where we cater in BN41
Catering in BN41
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
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Paella catering in BN41: what to expect
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will suggest what suits your event. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and weddings, from canapés to evening food, serving paella Valenciana, vegan paella and black rice.
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Cost
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
What’s near Portslade
Events here are frequently close to Peter Gladwin Primary School, Benfield Hill and The Mill House, among other places. You’ll also find King's School (within half a mile south-west) and St Nicolas Church (less than half a mile south-west). Portslade’s nearest station is Fishersgate station, roughly 0.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include British Engineerium (1.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (1.8 miles west). For a walk before or after the party, there’s Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
Planning live paella in BN41
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in BN41, so whether your event is in Portslade, Southwick and Aldrington or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. Around 5 places in BN41 are close to the coast, where we always plan shelter from the wind.
Portslade: For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Fishersgate station, about 0.7 miles south. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Benfield Hill? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Around midsummer it stays light in Portslade until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What affects the price in BN41
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- The length of service
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s normally the most photographed pan.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
Is live paella right for you?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- How each diet is kept separate
Why live paella works
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
Whatever you are celebrating in BN41, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Questions from BN41
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Are premium seafood options available?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
- 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