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Paella Catering in Newpound Common
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Newpound Common. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Naming days and family parties
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Paella catering in Newpound Common, cooked live
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’s garden parties and summer barbecues and weddings, from canapés to evening food, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, mixed paella and paella Valenciana.
In a hamlet or village like Newpound Common, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Newpound Common (RH14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Ask for labels on each pan
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
Towns and villages near Newpound Common
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Paella catering around Newpound Common
Newpound Common is about 8 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Across the RH14 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Newpound Common to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 2.1 miles south-east. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Peter Ad Vincula, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH14. Streets in the area include Newpound and Newpound Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Billingshurst (2 miles south-east), Five Oaks (3 miles east), The Haven (3 miles north-east), Coneyhurst (3 miles south-east) and Tisman's Common (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (8 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south) and Broadfield (13 miles east).
Not far away are The Mens.
- Schools near Newpound Common include The Weald School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Cricketers Arms Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Newpound Common? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Newpound Common
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What affects the price in Newpound Common
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Newpound Common? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Around midsummer it stays light in Newpound Common until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Newpound Common
Do you come out to small places like Newpound Common?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Peter Ad Vincula: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Do you cater in Newpound Common?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Newpound Common and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Live paella or other catering?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Newpound Common
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
- 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