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Paella party catering in Jacob's Post, West Sussex
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Jacob's Post and West Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Birthday parties
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering for Jacob's Post events
Paella party catering for your party in Jacob's Post
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it’s served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Typical bookings include leaving dos and retirements and big family gatherings, serving mixed paella, tapas and seafood paella.
In a small place like Jacob's Post, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Jacob's Post (RH15)
- 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
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Jacob's Post
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family reunions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Providence Strict Baptist Chapel, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Jacob's Post until about 9:20pm, 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.
- 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.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a party in Jacob's Post
Jacob's Post is about 1 mile west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Tell us where your party in Jacob's Post will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Historic houses near Jacob's Post include Ockenden Manor (3.2 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, Burgess Hill station is about 0.7 miles away. Jacob's Post is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH15, so your party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on Downs Road, London Road and Western Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Jacob's Post, we also cover Burgess Hill (1 mile east), Abbotsford (1 mile north), World's End (1 mile east), Goddards Green (1 mile west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Burgess Hill Museum (0.5 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Jacob's Post include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oakmeeds Community College (0.6 miles south-east) and St Paul's Catholic College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers pub (within half a mile north-west)
Your questions about paella party catering in Jacob's Post
Is Jacob's Post close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Jacob's Post too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it is a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a photo and we will check.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you come to Jacob's Post?
Yes, we do. Jacob's Post is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if you can
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Count adults and children separately
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Nearby places to Jacob's Post
Also in Jacob's Post
Where we can cook in Jacob's Post
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- 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