Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Crawley, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Crawley.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Sports clubs and race days
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How our festival paella catering works in Crawley
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. On the menu are vegan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater school fairs and fundraisers and VIP and hospitality areas.
Near Crawley, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening events in Crawley have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or SO21 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Crawley
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
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Is live paella right for your event?
Not every trader covers vegans. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Crawley
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Access for unloading at set-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
Crawley: your questions answered
Is Crawley too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Crawley from London?
About 62 miles from central London.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Absolutely. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cover Crawley?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Crawley is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
How we price festival paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Crawley events: pitches and permissions
Crawley is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Across the SO21 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Crawley to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 4.5 miles south-east.
We cook at events all over SO21 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater events in Worthy Down (3 miles east), South Wonston (3 miles east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles north-east), Barton Stacey (4 miles north) and Springvale (4 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (8 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south).
A little further out are Winchester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Winnall Moors.
- Nearby, you’ll find Fox And Hounds Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Provide seating near the food
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Check allergen info is on display
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
- 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