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Paella party catering in Ellen's Green, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Ellen's Green and across West Sussex.
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Paella party catering in Ellen's Green
Paella party catering for your party in Ellen's Green
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. On the menu are vegetable paella, mixed paella and tapas, and we’re frequently booked for christenings and naming days and wakes and celebrations of life.
Country parties near Ellen's Green suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. 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.
- Area
- Ellen's Green (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Ellen's Green
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. A summer party in Ellen's Green stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, 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.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Ellen's Green, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Questions from Ellen's Green
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Ellen's Green from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What paella party catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan seats for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Have cover ready for a shower
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Party venues around Ellen's Green
Ellen's Green is about 5 miles north-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wherever your party is in the RH12 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Ellen's Green is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Ellen's Green to Guildford (12 miles away).
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ellen's Green, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the RH12 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Other places close to Ellen's Green for paella party catering include Walliswood (2 miles north-east), Mayes Green (2 miles north), Ewhurst Green (3 miles north), Ewhurst (3 miles north) and Cranleigh (4 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles east), Horsham (5 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south), Billingshurst (6 miles south) and Bewbush (9 miles east).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ellen's Green include Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
- 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