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Paella party catering in Sutton, West Sussex
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Sutton and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
- Birthday parties
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About our paella party catering in Sutton
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. Whether it is big birthdays and baby celebrations, we can cook tapas, churros and seafood paella for your guests.
Country parties near Sutton suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Sutton (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
FAQs for Sutton
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of the Holy Cross?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Sutton from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Will the neighbours notice?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Party venues around Sutton
Sutton is about 9 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For paella party catering in Sutton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Sutton to Brighton (22 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Bignor Roman Villa (0.8 miles east) and Petworth House (4.3 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Amberley station, about 3.7 miles south-east. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Sutton, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover parties in Duncton (2 miles north-west), East Lavington (2 miles north-west), Rotherbridge (3 miles north), Graffham (3 miles north-west) and Haslingbourne (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.9 miles north) and Arundel and District Hospital (5.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Sutton includes Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sutton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Let the neighbours know
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Count adults and children separately
Booked staff help serve and clear.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, it is light in Sutton until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- 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 is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Who books paella party catering in Sutton?
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Sutton, people book us for events such as:
- Big birthdays
- Baby celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of the Holy Cross, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How each diet is kept separate
- 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