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Paella Party Catering for Hambrook events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Hambrook and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Book paella party catering in Hambrook
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Plan seats for most guests
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Let the neighbours know
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Paella party catering in Hambrook, made fresh on the day
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. We cook tapas, churros and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for birthday parties and celebrations of life.
Near Hambrook, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Hambrook (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Common questions in Hambrook
Which station should guests use for Hambrook?
The closest is Nutbourne station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at St Wilfrid's Church and Hall: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
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.
Paella compared with other options
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Events in Hambrook and across West Sussex
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Who books paella party catering in Hambrook?
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hambrook and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Family get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Naming days and christenings
Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (3.8 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. A summer party in Hambrook 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.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hambrook? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Party venues around Hambrook
Hambrook is about 5 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. For paella party catering in Hambrook, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Hambrook. Hambrook is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Hambrook to Southampton (about 23 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Wilfrid's Church and Hall, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, Nutbourne station is about 0.6 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Hambrook, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in PO18 is planned around your venue. We can cater a party on streets such as Kingfisher Close, Dragonfly Grove and Pipistrelle Way. If your venue is just outside Hambrook, we also cover Nutbourne (1 mile south), Funtington (1 mile north-east), West Ashling (1 mile east), Chidham (1 mile south) and Racton (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (10 miles south-east), Chichester (5 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles west), Portfield (5 miles east) and Yapton (12 miles east).
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
- Local schools include Bourne Community College (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bosham Free House Public House And Restaurant (0.9 miles south)
Towns and villages near Hambrook
What else we do in Hambrook
- 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