West Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering in Ansty
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Ansty and West Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- Village fêtes
Festival paella catering near Ansty
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Plan seating near the food area
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
About our festival paella catering in Ansty
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. We cook giant-pan paella, vegan paella and churros, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and summer fairs and feeding crew and volunteers.
Near Ansty, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Ansty (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- The event’s site rules and timings
- A pitch away from tents and structures
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
Towns and villages near Ansty
Other catering in Ansty
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Ansty and across West Sussex
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
FAQs for Ansty
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Ansty?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What does festival paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
How we price festival paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Send us the date, your venue or RH17 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Summer events in Ansty have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Occasions we cook for in Ansty
It brings theatre to the food court.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Festivals
- Open days and community events
Running a fête for a church like St John the Evangelist? A paella pan draws people in.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Event catering near Ansty
Ansty is about 3 miles west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. For festival paella catering in Ansty, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Ansty. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Ansty to Brighton (11 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Haywards Heath station, about 2.6 miles east. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Warden Park School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 6 miles of Ansty, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For festival paella catering in RH17, we plan around your venue. Whether your event is on Upton Drive, Bolney Road and Deaks Paddock or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Ansty, we also cover Abbotsford (2 miles south-east), Goddards Green (2 miles south), Hickstead (2 miles south-west), Jacob's Post (3 miles south-east) and World's End (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west) and Lancing (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (2 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- 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