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Live paella catering in Lambs Green, West Sussex
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Lambs Green.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Summer garden parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Paella catering for Lambs Green events
Paella compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Lambs Green
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Paella catering in Lambs Green, made fresh on the day
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. For engagement and anniversary parties and community events and fairs, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, seafood paella and paella Valenciana.
Somewhere like Lambs Green, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Where
- Lambs Green (RH12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
Send us the date, your venue or RH12 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Organising a club, school or community event in Lambs Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. Planning an evening event in Lambs Green? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Lambs Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Lambs Green
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Lambs Green 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.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you cater in Lambs Green?
Yes, we do. Lambs Green is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What happens with live paella?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Places near Lambs Green
More for events in Lambs Green
Perfect for your event in Lambs Green
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Lambs Green:
- Retirement celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Mary Magdalene church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Before booking anyone
- How long the team stays
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- How bad weather is handled
Live paella in Lambs Green: local details
Lambs Green is about 3 miles west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Lambs Green will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Faygate station, about 1.4 miles south. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Rusper Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Lambs Green, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Wherever your event is in RH12, we can bring paella catering to you. Close by, we cover events in Rusper (1 mile west), Ifieldwood (1 mile north-east), Bewbush (2 miles south-east), Ifield (2 miles east) and Russ Hill (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Broadfield (3 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (3.1 miles east) and Crawley Hospital (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ifield Community College (2.2 miles east)
- 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