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Paella Party Catering in Maplehurst
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Maplehurst.
- Big birthdays
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Maplehurst?
Paella party catering in Maplehurst, made fresh on the day
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a photo. We cook vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater street and neighbourhood parties and summer garden parties.
A country party near Maplehurst is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Maplehurst (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Maplehurst
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
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How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Maplehurst is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Maplehurst
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- We cover Maplehurst and the whole of West Sussex
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
For event organisers in Maplehurst
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Occasions we cook for in Maplehurst
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Maplehurst:
- Summer garden parties
- Family reunions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Andrew, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
Hosting a paella party in Maplehurst
Maplehurst is about 4 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Maplehurst, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 14 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Christs Hospital station, about 3.8 miles north-west.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Your party could be at a home on Nuthurst Road, Park Lane and Copsale Road. Close by, we cover parties in Nuthurst (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles north-west), Tower Hill (4 miles north-west), Brooks Green (4 miles west) and Horsham (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (9 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Horsham Hospital (4.3 miles north) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Maplehurst
Do you come out to small places like Maplehurst?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Maplehurst close to London?
About 35 miles from central London.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
Do you cover Maplehurst?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Maplehurst and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Maplehurst.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
- 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