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Paella Catering in Saint Hill Green
Looking for paella catering in Saint Hill Green? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
Live paella catering in Saint Hill Green
Live paella in Saint Hill Green: local details
Saint Hill Green is about 2 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. For paella catering in Saint Hill Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Saint Hill Green to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
For guests coming by train, East Grinstead station is about 1.5 miles away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Meads Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Saint Hill Green, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cater events across the RH19 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Saint Hill Road and West Hoathly Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include East Grinstead (2 miles north), Ashurst Wood (2 miles east), Crawley Down (3 miles north-west), Turners Hill (3 miles west) and Felbridge (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (7 miles west), Horsham (13 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-west), Broadfield (8 miles west) and Bewbush (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (2.4 miles north-east) and East Grinstead Museum (1.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Sackville School (1.8 miles north-east)
Paella catering for your event in Saint Hill Green
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Typical bookings include retirement celebrations and family celebrations and christenings, serving mixed paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
Somewhere as small as Saint Hill Green, a garden or field is often the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Saint Hill Green (RH19)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Common questions in Saint Hill Green
How far is Saint Hill Green from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Evenings in Saint Hill Green stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Saint Hill Green, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Saint Hill Green
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Saint Hill Green
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Saint Hill Green
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Saint Hill Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
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.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is the pan people photograph.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Count adults and children separately
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
- 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