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Paella party catering in Felbridge, West Sussex
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Felbridge. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering for Felbridge events
How our paella party catering works in Felbridge
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. Whether it’s summer garden parties and christenings and naming days, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and tapas.
In a small place like Felbridge, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Location
- Felbridge (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Tell us how many children are coming
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Sangria sets the mood.
For event organisers in Felbridge
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.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Felbridge parties: what to know
Felbridge is about 2 miles north-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Felbridge and nearby villages. Felbridge is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Felbridge to Brighton (21 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Saint Hill Manor (2.5 miles south-east) and Standen (2.9 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like St John's Felbridge, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Felbridge is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in RH19 is planned around your venue. Your party could be at a home on London Road, Mciver Close and Cherry Way. Close by, we cover parties in Furnace Wood (1 mile west), Domewood (1 mile west), Snow Hill (2 miles west), Newchapel (2 miles north) and Crawley Down (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), Broadfield (7 miles south-west) and Bewbush (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.8 miles west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (2.2 miles east). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Imberhorne School (0.7 miles south-east) and Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts (1.5 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
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
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Felbridge? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Felbridge
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- We cover Felbridge and the whole of West Sussex
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos.
Perfect for your party in Felbridge
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is East Grinstead station, about 1.6 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Places near Felbridge
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Common questions in Felbridge
We’re having a ceremony at St John's Felbridge: 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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Felbridge close to London?
About 25 miles from central 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.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. For a late-May party in Felbridge, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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