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Paella Party Catering for South Ambersham events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in South Ambersham.
- Family reunions
- Celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering in South Ambersham
Where we can cook in South Ambersham
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
About our paella party catering in South Ambersham
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. Typical bookings include anniversaries and engagement parties and big family gatherings, serving mixed paella, churros and tapas.
A country party near South Ambersham is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- South Ambersham (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. A summer party in South Ambersham stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Organising a club, school or community event in South Ambersham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Have bins ready
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Questions from South Ambersham
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it is a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Occasions we cook for in South Ambersham
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there is little waste.
Whatever you are celebrating in South Ambersham, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Celebrations of life
Historic houses near South Ambersham include Cowdray House (1.7 miles north-west) and Petworth House (3.8 miles east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to South Ambersham
What else we do in South Ambersham
Party venues around South Ambersham
South Ambersham is about 10 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your party is in the middle of South Ambersham or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. South Ambersham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from South Ambersham to Guildford (19 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St James, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of South Ambersham, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across GU29. Other places close to South Ambersham for paella party catering include Selham (1 mile east), Graffham (2 miles south), River (2 miles north-east), Upperton (3 miles north-east) and Tillington (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (14 miles south-west), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Midhurst Community Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (1.1 miles east). Open spaces near South Ambersham include Graffham Common and Levin Down.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in South Ambersham
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Fast service from the pan
- 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