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Paella Party Catering in Crabtree
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Crabtree.
- Naming days and christenings
- Celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
Planning an event in Crabtree?
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Crabtree? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Paella party catering in Crabtree, cooked live
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. We’re often asked to cater big family gatherings and garden parties and summer barbecues, serving vegetable paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a small place like Crabtree, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Crabtree (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Crabtree
Other catering in Crabtree
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 are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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.
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Crabtree
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Catering across West Sussex, including Crabtree
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Questions from Crabtree
Can you cook in Leonardslee?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
We are having a ceremony at Old Church House the Glebe: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
What does paella party catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
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.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Perfect for your party in Crabtree
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Celebrations of life
- Birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Horsham station is about 4.6 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, it is light in Crabtree until about 9:20pm, 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.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
What’s in the pans
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Crabtree? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Hosting a paella party in Crabtree
Crabtree is about 5 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether your party is in the middle of Crabtree or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Tyes Place (4.3 miles north-east) and Ockenden Manor (4.9 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Parks such as Leonardslee typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
We cook at parties all over RH13 and the streets around it. From Mill Lane, Peppersgate and Long Hill or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Lower Beeding (1 mile north), Colwood (1 mile south-east), Monk's Gate (2 miles north-west), Plummers Plain (2 miles north-east) and Mannings Heath (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (4.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Crabtree includes Knepp Wildland.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- 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