Brighton and Hove · England
Paella catering in BN88
Planning an event in BN88? We cover Prestonville and Preston and the rest of the district, with paella cooked from scratch.
Planning an event in BN88?
Where we cater in BN88
Catering in BN88
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
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About paella catering in BN88
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around BN88. We’re frequently asked to cater staff parties and work lunches and fairs, fêtes and festivals, serving vegetable paella, vegan paella and seafood paella.
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest 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 rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Cost
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Landmarks near Prestonville
In Prestonville, that can mean a party near Preston Park, St Luke's Church Prestonville and Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College. You will also find The Drive Prep School (0.7 miles west), Stanford Infant School (less than half a mile north) and Milligan House (less than half a mile east). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Preston Park station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Clayton Castle (5 miles north) and Churchill Square (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
Planning live paella in BN88
Across BN88, we cook in 2 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Prestonville and Preston or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Prestonville: For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Luke's Church Prestonville, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Stanford Infant School, can book us as a food stall. In Prestonville, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Events we cater in BN88
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Here are some of the events we cook for in BN88 and Brighton and Hove:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Company summer parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Common questions in BN88
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
- 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