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Paella party catering in Norlington, East Sussex
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Norlington and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Baby celebrations
- Celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
Planning an event in Norlington?
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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.
Paella party catering for your party in Norlington
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a picture if you’re unsure. We are often asked to cater summer garden parties and baby celebrations, serving mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas.
In a small place like Norlington, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Norlington (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give separate numbers for children
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Your questions about paella party catering in Norlington
What’s the nearest station to Norlington for guests?
The closest is Lewes station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Norlington?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How much does paella party catering cost in Norlington?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Also near Norlington
Other catering in Norlington
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Norlington parties: what to know
Norlington is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Tell us where your party in Norlington will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Norlington is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Norlington to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Lewes station is about 2.8 miles away. If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Norlington can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Norlington, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in BN8, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your party could be at a home on Norlington Lane and Norlington Court or the roads around them. For parties just outside Norlington, we cover Broyle Side (1 mile east), Upper Wellingham (1 mile north-west), Barcombe Mills (2 miles north-west), Barcombe (2 miles north-west) and Rose Hill (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north).
A little further out are South Malling Without (2 miles south) and Lewes Castle (2.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Norlington includes Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include Ringmer Primary and Nursery School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Anchor pub (0.5 miles south)
Events we cater in Norlington
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Norlington, people book us for occasions like:
- Christenings and naming days
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big family gatherings
Historic houses near Norlington include Glyndebourne (1.6 miles south) and Glynde Place (2.5 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How bad weather is handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer party in Norlington stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, 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.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Norlington, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
Is live paella right for your party?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- 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