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Paella Party Catering for Burgess Hill events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Burgess Hill and across West Sussex.
- Birthday parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering near Burgess Hill
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let the neighbours know
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Plan seats for most guests
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Paella party catering for your party in Burgess Hill
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it is served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. Whether it’s garden get-togethers and retirement celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of tapas, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Burgess Hill often happen at home or in a local hall. Paella works in either, given some outdoor or ventilated space. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Burgess Hill (RH15)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
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Burgess Hill: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Burgess Hill?
Burgess Hill has its own station: Burgess Hill station.
We’re having a ceremony at St John the Evangelist's Church: 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Hosting a paella party in Burgess Hill
Burgess Hill is about 9 miles north of Brighton, in West Sussex. From the centre of Burgess Hill to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Burgess Hill to Brighton (9 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St John the Evangelist's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Ockenden Manor (3.4 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Burgess Hill, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in RH15, we can bring paella party catering to you. That could mean a party in a garden on Church Road, Station Road and Lower Church Road or the roads around them. Being close to the A273 and B2036, Burgess Hill is simple for us to get to for your party. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Jacob's Post (1 mile west), World's End (1 mile north-east), Abbotsford (1 mile north-west), Goddards Green (2 miles west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west). Burgess Hill is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex, with plenty of venues for parties.
Nearby you’ll also find Burgess Hill Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Clayton Castle (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Burgess Hill include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Local schools include Oakmeeds Community College (within half a mile south-west) and Burgess Hill Girls (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Six Gold Martlets pub (less than half a mile south-west)
For event organisers in Burgess Hill
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Why choose paella party catering in Burgess Hill?
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
For guests coming by train, Burgess Hill has its own station, Burgess Hill station.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer party in Burgess Hill stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm 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 it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
What affects the price in Burgess Hill
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Burgess Hill
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- 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