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Paella party catering in Sayers Common, West Sussex
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Sayers Common.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Birthday parties
Planning an event in Sayers Common?
About our paella party catering in Sayers Common
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Typical bookings include family get-togethers and naming days and christenings, with churros, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
A country party near Sayers Common is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Sayers Common (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in Sayers Common until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Sayers Common
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Catering across West Sussex, including Sayers Common
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- 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 Sayers Common
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Your questions about paella party catering in Sayers Common
Is Sayers Common too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Sayers Common?
Hassocks station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you come to Sayers Common?
Yes, we do. Sayers Common is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Warn the neighbours
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Planning a party in Sayers Common
Sayers Common is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Tell us where your party in Sayers Common will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 9 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Christ Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nearby historic houses include Ockenden Manor (4.6 miles north-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Sayers Common is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the BN6 postcode area. Your party could be at a home on Goldcrest Drive, Dunlop Close and Reed's Lane. Close by, we cover parties in Hickstead (1 mile north), Hurstpierpoint (1 mile south-east), Goddards Green (2 miles north-east), Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-east) and Jacob's Post (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Clayton Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sayers Common include Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Sayers Common include St Paul's Catholic College (2.2 miles north-east)
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What else we do in Sayers Common
- 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