West Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering in Lambs Green
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Lambs Green: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Planning an event in Lambs Green?
How our paella party catering works in Lambs Green
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. Typical bookings include family reunions and milestone birthdays, with vegetable paella, seafood paella and mixed paella.
In a small place like Lambs Green, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Lambs Green (RH12)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos.
Planning a party in Lambs Green
Lambs Green is about 3 miles west of Crawley, in West Sussex. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Lambs Green and the surrounding area. Lambs Green is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St Mary Magdalene church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Lambs Green, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH12, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater parties in Rusper (1 mile west), Ifieldwood (1 mile north-east), Bewbush (2 miles south-east), Ifield (2 miles east) and Russ Hill (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Broadfield (3 miles south-east).
A little further out are Crawley Museum (3.1 miles east) and Crawley Hospital (2.7 miles east). Not far away are Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ifield Community College (2.2 miles east)
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in Lambs Green until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- 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 it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Planning paella party catering in Lambs Green? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
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.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Have cover ready for a shower
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
Lambs Green: your questions answered
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Lambs Green close to London?
About 27 miles from central London.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How much does paella party catering cost in Lambs Green?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
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, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
- 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