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Paella Party Catering in Lions Green
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Lions Green.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Live paella party catering in Lions Green
Paella party catering in Lions Green, cooked live
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. We cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and tapas, and we’re often booked for birthday parties and wakes and memorial gatherings.
In a small place like Lions Green, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Lions Green (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books paella party catering in Lions Green?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there’s little waste.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Baby celebrations
Historic houses near Lions Green include Horselunges Manor (4 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
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What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Lions Green: your questions answered
Is Lions Green close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Lions Green?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is usually the best advert for the party.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Lions Green is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Lions Green, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Count adults and children separately
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Have cover ready for a shower
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Planning a party in Lions Green
Lions Green is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Tell us where your party in Lions Green will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Lions Green is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Lions Green to Brighton (17 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Parish Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lions Green, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN21. Other places close to Lions Green for paella party catering include Waldron (1 mile north-west), Burlow (1 mile south-east), Horam (1 mile south-east), Maynard's Green (2 miles east) and Roser's Cross (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (11 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south) and Crowborough (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (3.6 miles north-west) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Star Inn (1 mile north-west)
Paella compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Lions Green
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Lions Green and across East Sussex
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What paella party catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in 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