Brighton and Hove · England
Paella Party Catering in Carlton Hill
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Carlton Hill and Brighton and Hove, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering in Carlton Hill
Occasions we cook for in Carlton Hill
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Thinking of a party in Queen's Park? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
How our paella party catering works in Carlton Hill
Paella is relaxed food: it’s served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. Typical bookings include milestone birthdays and street and neighbourhood parties, serving mixed paella, vegetable paella and tapas.
Parties around Carlton Hill are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Carlton Hill (BN2, BN1, BN50)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
More for events in Carlton Hill
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let the neighbours know
- Give separate numbers for children
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Carlton Hill: your questions answered
How far is Carlton Hill from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in Queen's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What space do you need to cook?
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.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. A photo helps.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Hosting a paella party in Carlton Hill
Carlton Hill is about 1 mile south of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Anywhere in BN2, we can bring the pans to you. Carlton Hill is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Carlton Hill include Royal Pavilion (under half a mile west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (1.5 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Carlton Hill is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about a mile, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Anywhere in BN2, BN1 and BN50, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include New Road, North Road and Brills Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Main roads around Carlton Hill include the A259, which makes travel to your party easy. Close by, we cover parties in Hanover (1 mile north), Brighton (1 mile north), West Hill (1 mile north-west), Kemptown (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Westdene (3 miles north-west) and Saltdean (4 miles east). Carlton Hill is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove, with plenty of venues for parties.
Well-known places in the area include Sussex Eye Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Carlton Hill include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Nearby schools include Academy of Creative Training (within half a mile south) and Brighton Girls (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Devonshire Arms (less than half a mile east)
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it’s light in Carlton Hill until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Where we can cook in Carlton Hill
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Carlton Hill
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
What paella party catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Carlton Hill, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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