Brighton and Hove · England
Festival & event paella in Brighton, Brighton and Hove
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Brighton.
- Community events and open days
- Village fêtes
- Food and music festivals
Book festival paella catering in Brighton
What affects the price in Brighton
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Brighton? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
How our festival paella catering works in Brighton
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros, and we are regularly asked to cater school and charity events and agricultural and county shows.
Large events in Brighton can draw big crowds, so serving speed matters; paella goes straight from pan to bowl. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Brighton (BN1, BN2, BN3)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Brighton
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Common questions in Brighton
Can you cook near the sea around Brighton?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Brighton?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Brighton and Hove. Find your area.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Community events around Brighton
Brighton is in Brighton and Hove. We bring festival paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Brighton and nearby villages. Brighton is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we cook.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Fairlight Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Martin's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 7 miles of Brighton, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Anywhere in BN1, BN2 and BN3, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on London Road, Isetta Square and Pelham Square or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Brighton is on the A23 and A259, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hanover (1 mile south), Carlton Hill (1 mile south), West Hill (1 mile west), Hollingdean (1 mile north) and Seven Dials (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles west), Saltdean (4 miles south-east), East Saltdean (5 miles south-east) and Rottingdean (3 miles south-east). Being one of Brighton and Hove’s larger places, Brighton has lots of places to hold an event.
A little further out are Brighton General Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Old Police Cells Museum (1 mile south-west). Not far away are Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
- Schools near Brighton include Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (0.9 miles west) and Academy of Creative Training (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Park Crescent pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Events we cater in Brighton
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
In Brighton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Country shows
- Charity and school events
- Music and food festivals
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
If your event is in William Clarke Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Space, access and power needs
- When payment is due
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Access for unloading at set-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Towns and villages near Brighton
Also in Brighton
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. For an evening event in Brighton, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
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, fill in our quote form.
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