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Festival Paella Catering in Duddleswell
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Duddleswell and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Open days
- Charity and school events
Live festival paella catering in Duddleswell
How our festival paella catering works in Duddleswell
Few street foods pull a crowd like a giant paella pan. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. Popular choices include churros, seafood paella and giant-pan paella, and we are regularly asked to cater school and charity events and feeding crew and volunteers.
At a fête or field event near Duddleswell, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Duddleswell (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Duddleswell events: pitches and permissions
Duddleswell is about 3 miles west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Duddleswell. We cook in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Within about 5 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cater events across the TN22 postcode area and the streets around it. For events just outside Duddleswell, we cover Nutley (2 miles west), Horney Common (2 miles south), Chelwood Gate (3 miles west), Chelwood Common (3 miles west) and Wych Cross (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Lewes (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (3 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south) and Heathfield (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3 miles east). Open spaces near Duddleswell include Brickfield Meadow.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Duddleswell? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Events we cater in Duddleswell
Crew love a hot meal.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Duddleswell book us for events such as:
- Music and food festivals
- Open days
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Village fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, Buxted station is about 3.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
Towns and villages near Duddleswell
Other catering in Duddleswell
Live paella or other catering?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Duddleswell and the whole of East Sussex
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. For an evening event in Duddleswell, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about festival paella catering in Duddleswell
What’s the nearest station to Duddleswell for guests?
Buxted station, about 3.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What paperwork do you provide?
Share your trader requirements and we will respond.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we will let you know if we’re available.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Larger pans for peak times.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
What festival paella catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
- 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