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Paella party catering in Goose Green, West Sussex
Planning paella party catering in Goose Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
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Paella party catering in Goose Green
Paella party catering in Goose Green, cooked live
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. For christenings and naming days and big family gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of vegetable paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Country parties near Goose Green suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Goose Green (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Goose Green parties: what to know
Goose Green is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Across the RH20 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Parham House (4.5 miles south-west) and Old Place Manor (4.6 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Goose Green, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. From Goosegreen Lane and Cray's Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at parties in Thakeham (1 mile south-west), Warminghurst (1 mile south), Abingworth (1 mile south-west), West Chiltington (2 miles west) and Heath Common (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (11 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Storrington And District Museum (3.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
Goose Green questions
How far is Goose Green from London?
About 40 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Goose Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cover Goose Green?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Goose Green and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
Occasions we cook for in Goose Green
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Goose Green, people book us for events such as:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 4.6 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
- How late numbers can change
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For a late-May party in Goose Green, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Count adults and children separately
- Warn the neighbours
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have bins ready
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
How we price paella party catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Goose Green
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Paella compared with other options
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Goose Green
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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