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Paella Party Catering in Hammerwood
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Hammerwood and West Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Christenings and naming days
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Hammerwood
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
How our paella party catering works in Hammerwood
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you’re unsure. We cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater garden get-togethers and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
Near Hammerwood, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Hammerwood (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. A summer party in Hammerwood 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 your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Also near Hammerwood
What else we do in Hammerwood
Why choose live paella in Hammerwood?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hammerwood? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Hosting a paella party in Hammerwood
Hammerwood is about 3 miles east of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. For a party in Hammerwood, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 22 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Stephen, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Hammerwood include Hammerwood Park (0.8 miles south-east) and Bassetts Manor (2.5 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Hammerwood is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of RH19. For parties just outside Hammerwood, we cover Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-west), Cowden (2 miles east), Dormansland (2 miles north-west), Dormans Park (2 miles west) and East Grinstead (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-west), Broadfield (11 miles west), Bewbush (12 miles west) and Southgate (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Why choose paella party catering in Hammerwood?
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hammerwood and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
For guests coming by train, Dormans station is about 2.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- VAT, if it applies
Your questions about paella party catering in Hammerwood
What’s the nearest station to Hammerwood for guests?
Dormans station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Hammerwood from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cover Hammerwood?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Hammerwood and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Normally, if there is outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
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.
- 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