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Paella catering in RH15
Paella, tapas and desserts across RH15, covering Burgess Hill, World's End and Jacob's Post. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Paella catering in RH15
Where we cater in RH15
Our catering across RH15
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Our paella catering in RH15
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. On the menu are vegan paella, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for naming days and family parties and weddings and evening receptions.
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Prices in RH15
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella
- A clear, itemised quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Local landmarks in Burgess Hill
In Burgess Hill, that can mean a party near St John the Evangelist's Church, The Six Gold Martlets pub and Oakmeeds Community College. Nearby too are Burgess Hill Girls (0.5 miles south) and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School (under half a mile south-west). Burgess Hill has its own railway station: Burgess Hill station. Nearby you’ll also find Burgess Hill Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Clayton Castle (3.4 miles south). Not far away are Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
Catering events across RH15
From Burgess Hill, Lewes and World's End to 2 villages and hamlets, events across RH15 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella works in all of them. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access. Parts of RH15 are within a few miles of the South Downs National Park, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events.
Burgess Hill: Historic houses near Burgess Hill include Ockenden Manor (3.4 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For guests coming by train, Burgess Hill station is in Burgess Hill itself. Evenings in Burgess Hill stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against 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.
How we price paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for RH15
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
What seafood can we have?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
How does live paella catering work?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
- 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