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Festival & event paella in Broad Oak, East Sussex
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Broad Oak. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- County and country shows
- Festivals
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Live festival paella catering in Broad Oak
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Broad Oak? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
How our festival paella catering works in Broad Oak
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. We cook giant-pan paella, vegan paella and seafood paella, and we are often booked for village fêtes and race days and sports events.
At a field event near Broad Oak, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Broad Oak (TN21)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Broad Oak
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Trader information and site rules
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Room for our cooking and serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Broad Oak
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
FAQs for Broad Oak
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Broad Oak close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How quickly can you serve?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Broad Oak?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Paella compared with other options
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Broad Oak
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Schedule crew meals
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
What affects the price in Broad Oak
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Running an event in Broad Oak
Broad Oak is about 7 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Anywhere in TN21, we can cook for your guests. Broad Oak is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Stonegate station is about 4.5 miles away. Running a fête for a church like Ebenezer Chapel? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 4 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in TN21 is planned around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Halley Road, Burwash Road and Highview Road. If your venue is just outside Broad Oak, we also cover Cade Street (1 mile south-west), Old Heathfield (1 mile south), Heathfield (2 miles south-west), Sandy Cross (2 miles south-west) and Maynard's Green (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south) and Crowborough (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (3.7 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Schools near Broad Oak include Heathfield Community College (0.8 miles south)
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Towns and villages near Broad Oak
Other catering in Broad Oak
Who books festival paella catering in Broad Oak?
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Sports club events
- Seasonal markets
- Open days and community events
School fairs, for a school like Broad Oak Community Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Summer events in Broad Oak have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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