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Paella Party Catering in Alfold Bars
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Alfold Bars and across West Sussex.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
Live paella party catering in Alfold Bars
Common questions in Alfold Bars
Could we have live paella in Fir Tree Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How far is Alfold Bars from London?
About 34 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Paella party catering in Alfold Bars, cooked live
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children generally love a simple chicken paella. We cook vegetable paella, churros and tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer garden parties and neighbourhood celebrations.
A country party near Alfold Bars is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Alfold Bars (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Count adults and children separately
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Warn the neighbours
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What paella party catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Alfold Bars is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: 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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Occasions we cook for in Alfold Bars
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big family gatherings
Thinking of a party in Fir Tree Copse? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How each diet is kept separate
Alfold Bars parties: what to know
Alfold Bars is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. For a party in Alfold Bars, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Alfold Bars is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Nicholas, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Here we cover the RH14 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Pigbush Lane and Oakhurst Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Alfold Bars, we also cover Alfold (1 mile north), Loxwood (1 mile south), Ifold (2 miles south-west), Plaistow (2 miles south-west) and Durfold Wood (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (6 miles south-east) and Bewbush (13 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (within half a mile north)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
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Other catering in Alfold Bars
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Alfold Bars
- Events in Alfold Bars and across West Sussex
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
- 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