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Paella Party Catering in Balls Green
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Balls Green and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Big family gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering in Balls Green
Who books paella party catering in Balls Green?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The church of St Michael and All Angels, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How late numbers can change
How our paella party catering works in Balls Green
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. Typical bookings include christenings and naming days and family reunions, with seafood paella, mixed paella and tapas.
Country parties near Balls Green suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Balls Green (TN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Balls Green
Can you cater a reception after a service at The church of St Michael and All Angels?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Will the neighbours notice?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Where we can cook in Balls Green
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Balls Green
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
How we price paella party catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Balls Green, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Live paella or other catering?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Balls Green
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Nearby places to Balls Green
What else we do in Balls Green
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. For a late-May party in Balls Green, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Planning paella party catering in Balls Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Parties in Balls Green: gardens, venues and local tips
Balls Green is about 4 miles north of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Whether your party is in the middle of Balls Green or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 22 miles away.
Historic houses near Balls Green include Bassetts Manor (2.2 miles north-west) and Groombridge Place (2.3 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, Ashurst Kent station is about 1.7 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Balls Green, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in TN7, we can cook for your guests. Nearby, we also cater parties in Hartfield (1 mile west), Ashurst (2 miles north-east), Groombridge (2 miles east), Teasley Mead (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crowborough (4 miles south), Uckfield (10 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east), Wadhurst (9 miles east), Ridgewood (10 miles south) and Ringmer (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (1.8 miles north-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Balls Green include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Plan seats for most guests
- Count adults and children separately
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
- 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