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Paella party catering in Newtimber, West Sussex
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Newtimber and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering near Newtimber
Should I cook it myself?
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Paella party catering in Newtimber, made fresh on the day
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. We’re often asked to cater naming days and christenings and anniversaries and engagement parties, serving vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
Country parties near Newtimber suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Area
- Newtimber (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
About the dishes
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it’s light in Newtimber 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Newtimber hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Newtimber, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Your questions about paella party catering in Newtimber
How far is Newtimber from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Newtimber?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Tell us how many children are coming
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Planning a party in Newtimber
Newtimber is about 5 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. For paella party catering in Newtimber, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our events stretch from Newtimber to Brighton (6 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Portslade Manor (4.6 miles south) and Preston Manor & Gardens (4.9 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St John Evangelist, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Newtimber is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in BN6, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Newtimber, we also cover Clayton (2 miles east), Hurstpierpoint (2 miles north), Hurst Wickham (2 miles north-east), Hassocks (2 miles north-east) and Keymer (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (12 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (4.2 miles north) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Woods Mill and Wolstonbury Hill.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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