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Festival & event paella in Abbotsford, West Sussex
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Abbotsford and West Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Race days and sports events
- Festivals
Planning an event in Abbotsford?
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Room for our cooking and serving area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Abbotsford
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Festival paella catering for your event in Abbotsford
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. Whether it’s feeding crew and volunteers and seasonal markets, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella for your guests.
A fête near Abbotsford might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Abbotsford (RH15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Running an event in Abbotsford
Abbotsford is about 1 mile north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH15, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Abbotsford to Brighton (10 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Paul's Catholic College, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, Wivelsfield station is about 1.2 miles away. Within about 4 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For festival paella catering in RH15, we plan around your venue and your guests. For events just outside Abbotsford, we cover Jacob's Post (1 mile south), World's End (1 mile south-east), Burgess Hill (1 mile south-east), Goddards Green (1 mile west) and Ansty (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (12 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-west).
A little further out are Burgess Hill Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.4 miles south). Open spaces near Abbotsford include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Sheddingdean Community Primary School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Woolpack Public House (0.7 miles south)
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Evening events in Abbotsford have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Abbotsford
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Abbotsford?
The closest is Wivelsfield station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes, always. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What documents can you send?
Share your trader requirements.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
What does festival paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Check allergen info is on display
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Paella compared with other options
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Abbotsford
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Why choose festival paella catering in Abbotsford?
Crew love a hot meal.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Abbotsford and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- County and country shows
- Seasonal markets
- Open days and community events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Edward the Confessor, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Space, access and power needs
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
Also near Abbotsford
What else we do in Abbotsford
- 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