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Paella catering in RH10

Live paella catering across RH10, covering Crawley, Southgate and Tilgate. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.

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Paella catering across RH10

There is something generous about paella: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. We are frequently asked to cater office lunches and staff parties and milestone birthday parties, serving mixed paella, black rice and vegetable paella.

Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh.

Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
We serve, then leave our area tidy.

What you’ll pay

If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.

Why choose Love Paella

Real theatre, not just catering
Paella cooked from scratch on site
Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Hot food served quickly from the pan

How to get a price

Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.

What’s near Crawley

Around Crawley, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Friary Church of St Francis and St Anthony, St Wilfrid's Catholic School and Tilgate Park. Nearby too are The George Hotel (within half a mile north), Three Bridges Junior School (less than half a mile south-east) and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile south-east). Crawley has its own railway station: Crawley station. Nearby you will also find Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles north-west) and County Mall (less than half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Crawley include Tilgate Lake.

Live paella across RH10: what to know

There are 3 towns and 7 villages and hamlets in RH10, so the setting can be anything from Crawley, Broadfield and Bewbush to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.

Crawley: For guests coming by train, Crawley has its own station, Crawley station. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Friary Church of St Francis and St Anthony, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Planning an evening event in Crawley? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.

Working with your venue

If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.

Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.

Is live paella right for you?

Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together.

Questions to ask before booking

The wet-weather plan
Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Allergen information for each dish
How many staff are coming, and for how long

Space, weather and the venue

We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:

Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
A safe distance from anything that could catch
Parking close enough to carry equipment

What affects the price in RH10

We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:

Guest numbers
How long we are needed on site
Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The paellas you choose

Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.

Getting an accurate quote

These details help us quote quickly:

The date and rough timings
The venue or postcode
What the venue already provides
Roughly how many adults and children

Thinking about paella catering for your event in RH10? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.

Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?

Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.

You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.

FAQs for RH10

Do you provide plates and cutlery?

We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.

Can you do sangria?

Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.

How much does paella catering cost in RH10?

We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.

Will there be enough food?

We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.

What about pudding?

We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.

What happens if it rains?

We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.

How does live paella catering work?

We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you are ready to eat.

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

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