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Festival Paella Catering for Danehill events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Danehill.
- Sports club events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Open days
Live festival paella catering in Danehill
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Summer events in Danehill have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Festival paella catering in Danehill, cooked live
One paella stall covers many diets: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That makes life easier for organisers. Typical bookings include community events and open days and race days and sports events, with vegan paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella.
Near Danehill, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Danehill (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check allergen info is on display
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Why choose live paella in Danehill?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Danehill
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Real theatre, not just catering
Event catering near Danehill
Danehill is about 5 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Danehill or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Danehill to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of All Saints? A paella pan draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Danehill Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Danehill, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in RH17, we can bring festival paella catering to you. From London Road, Lewes Road and Oaktree Cottages or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Chelwood Common (1 mile north-east), Furner's Green (1 mile south), Horsted Keynes (1 mile west), Birchgrove (1 mile north) and Chelwood Gate (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-west), East Grinstead (7 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Waterbury Castle (1.7 miles west) and Princess Royal Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
Common questions in Danehill
Do you trade at school fairs around Danehill?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Is Danehill too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Firm, level ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Danehill
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Occasions we cook for in Danehill
It handles peak times well, because it is served from big pans.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Danehill and West Sussex:
- Race days and sports events
- Community events and open days
- Country shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Haywards Heath station, about 5 miles west.
Before booking anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- 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