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Festival Paella Catering for Ditchling Common events
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Ditchling Common and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Open days and community events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Festival paella catering in Ditchling Common
About our festival paella catering in Ditchling Common
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. Popular choices include vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are frequently booked for open days and agricultural and county shows.
Near Ditchling Common, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Ditchling Common (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about festival paella catering in Ditchling Common
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.
Is Ditchling Common too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about your event, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you need water?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For an evening event in Ditchling Common, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
About the dishes
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Trader information and site rules
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Event catering near Ditchling Common
Ditchling Common is about 2 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Ditchling Common, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 8 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Burgess Hill station, about 1.6 miles west. Within about 2 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of BN6. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wivelsfield (1 mile north), Wivelsfield Green (2 miles north-east), Plumpton Green (2 miles south-east), Streat (2 miles south) and East Chiltington (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles north), East Grinstead (13 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-west) and Lancing (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Clayton Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Burgess Hill Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ditchling Common include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Ditchling Beacon.
- Nearby schools include Burgess Hill Girls (1.4 miles west) and The Burgess Hill Academy (1.8 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- How long we are needed on site
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Ditchling Common? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Larger pans for peak times.
Paella compared with other options
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Ditchling Common hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Ditchling Common and across West Sussex
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Who books festival paella catering in Ditchling Common?
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Ditchling Common and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Sports clubs and race days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Agricultural and county shows
- Food and music festivals
School fairs, for a school like Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- 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