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Paella Party Catering in Mackerel's Common
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Mackerel's Common and West Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
Live paella party catering in Mackerel's Common
Paella party catering for your party in Mackerel's Common
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. Typical bookings include retirement celebrations and family get-togethers, serving tapas, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
Country parties near Mackerel's Common suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Area
- Mackerel's Common (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Why choose live paella in Mackerel's Common?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. 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.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Drinks service on request
Who books paella party catering in Mackerel's Common?
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Mackerel's Common book us for occasions like:
- Family reunions
- Celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Baby celebrations
Historic houses near Mackerel's Common include Petworth House (4.6 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it is light in Mackerel's Common 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.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm 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 it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or RH14 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Mackerel's Common? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
FAQs for Mackerel's Common
Is Mackerel's Common too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Mackerel's Common from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Also near Mackerel's Common
What else we do in Mackerel's Common
Mackerel's Common parties: what to know
Mackerel's Common is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH14, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 4.8 miles south-east. After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Paella party catering in RH14 is planned around your venue and timings. If your venue is just outside Mackerel's Common, we also cover Kirdford (1 mile south), Plaistow (2 miles north), Ifold (2 miles north), Balls Cross (2 miles south-west) and Wisborough Green (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (10 miles east), Broadfield (15 miles east), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
Green spaces nearby include The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
- 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