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Paella Party Catering for Billingshurst events
Planning paella party catering in Billingshurst? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Billingshurst?
How our paella party catering works in Billingshurst
Paella is relaxed food: it’s served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. On the menu are seafood paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for retirement celebrations and baby celebrations.
Around Billingshurst, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Billingshurst (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Billingshurst
How far is Billingshurst from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Billingshurst for guests?
Billingshurst station, in Billingshurst itself.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you cover Billingshurst?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Billingshurst and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How early should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Frequently, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Towns and villages near Billingshurst
What else we do in Billingshurst
Live paella or other catering?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Billingshurst
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Party venues around Billingshurst
Billingshurst is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether your party is in the middle of Billingshurst or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Billingshurst is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Billingshurst to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Old Place Manor (4.9 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. After a christening at a church like Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
For paella party catering in RH14, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Lower Station Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. For parties just outside Billingshurst, we cover Coneyhurst (2 miles south-east), Newpound Common (2 miles north-west), Five Oaks (2 miles north-east), The Haven (3 miles north) and Slinfold (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south).
Green spaces nearby include The Mens.
- Schools near Billingshurst include The Weald School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway Inn (less than half a mile south)
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Tell us how many children are coming
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Events we cater in Billingshurst
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Billingshurst station is in Billingshurst itself.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- Space, access and power needs
- If the price includes VAT
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
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.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. A summer party in Billingshurst stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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