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Paella Party Catering for Chuck Hatch events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Chuck Hatch and East Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Family get-togethers
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering for Chuck Hatch events
Paella party catering for your party in Chuck Hatch
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Whether it’s street and neighbourhood parties and baby celebrations, we will put together a menu of tapas, vegetable paella and mixed paella and more.
Country parties near Chuck Hatch suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Chuck Hatch (TN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it’s light in Chuck Hatch until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Tell us how many children are coming
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Nearby places to Chuck Hatch
Also in Chuck Hatch
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Planning a party in Chuck Hatch
Chuck Hatch is about 3 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Wherever your party is in the TN7 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Chuck Hatch is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 4 miles north-east. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Chuck Hatch, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in TN7, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover parties in Friar's Gate (1 mile east), Marden's Hill (2 miles east), Mott's Mill (3 miles east), Sweethaws (3 miles south-east) and Crowborough (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Lewes (15 miles south), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (10 miles south-east), Southover (15 miles south) and Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south-east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Crowborough Country Park.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your party in Chuck Hatch
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Big family gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and christenings
Historic houses near Chuck Hatch include Bassetts Manor (2.9 miles north) and Hammerwood Park (4 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- Who provides the crockery
- The wet-weather plan
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Chuck Hatch? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Questions from Chuck Hatch
Do you come out to small places like Chuck Hatch?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Chuck Hatch from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
- 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