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Paella Party Catering for Coolham events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Coolham. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Family get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Planning an event in Coolham?
How our paella party catering works in Coolham
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. We’re frequently asked to cater big birthdays and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, with seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
A country party near Coolham is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Coolham (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Coolham
Is Coolham too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Coolham from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
How much does paella party catering cost in Coolham?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. We’ll check availability right away.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Coolham
- A clear, itemised quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across West Sussex, including Coolham
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Sunset in Coolham is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. 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.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Coolham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Coolham
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Throwing 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.
What affects the price in Coolham
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
Send us the date, your venue or RH13 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Count adults and children separately
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Nearby places to Coolham
Other catering in Coolham
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Party venues around Coolham
Coolham is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. For paella party catering in Coolham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Mary's Mission Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Anywhere in RH13, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your party could be at a home on Coolham Road and West Chiltington Lane or the roads around them. We also cook at parties in Goose Green (3 miles south), Gay Street (3 miles south-west), Adversane (3 miles west), North Heath (3 miles west) and West Chiltington (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Coolham include Knepp Wildland.
- Local pubs include The Selsey Arms Public House (less than half a mile south)
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- 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