West Sussex · England
Live paella catering in Barns Green, West Sussex
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Barns Green and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Anniversary celebrations
Live paella catering in Barns Green
Events we cater in Barns Green
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Company summer parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Christs Hospital station, about 1.9 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
Paella catering in Barns Green, made fresh on the day
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. Whether it is retirement celebrations and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook seafood paella, black rice and vegetable paella.
Somewhere like Barns Green, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Barns Green (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Live paella in Barns Green: local details
Barns Green is about 4 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Barns Green. We cater in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Barns Green to Guildford (17 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Barns Green Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Wherever your event is in RH13, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Hordens, Smugglers Way and Finians Field, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Barns Green, we also cover Brooks Green (1 mile south), Itchingfield (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles east), Tower Hill (3 miles north-east) and Broadbridge Heath (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Horsham Hospital (4 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Barns Green include Knepp Wildland.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen's Head Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Places near Barns Green
Other catering in Barns Green
Where we can cook in Barns Green
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Barns Green
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Barns Green
- A clear, itemised quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Confirm allergies by email
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Request clear labels at the serving table
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
FAQs for Barns Green
Which station should guests use for Barns Green?
The closest is Christs Hospital station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
How far is Barns Green from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
Is paella a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How does live paella catering work?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
What seafood can we have?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Around midsummer it stays light in Barns Green until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Barns Green? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
- 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