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Festival Paella Catering in East Marden
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in East Marden and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Live festival paella catering in East Marden
East Marden events: pitches and permissions
East Marden is about 6 miles north-east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. For an event in East Marden, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. East Marden is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 24 miles away.
Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 4 miles of East Marden, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18, so your event can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in Compton (2 miles west), Chilgrove (2 miles east), Didling (3 miles north-east), Elsted (3 miles north) and East Harting (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (12 miles south-east), Chichester (7 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south-west), Portfield (7 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Gardening (3.6 miles east). The countryside around East Marden includes Bow Hill and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
How our festival paella catering works in East Marden
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. On the menu are giant-pan paella, vegan paella and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater country shows and open days and community events.
At a fête or field event near East Marden, 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.
- Where
- East Marden (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What festival paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening events in East Marden have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
East Marden: your questions answered
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is East Marden from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the event needs and we’ll send it with our application.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you need power?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about your event, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
Towns and villages near East Marden
What else we do in East Marden
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check how many portions traders can serve
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Events in East Marden and across West Sussex
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Perfect for your event in East Marden
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
These are some of the occasions we cater in East Marden and West Sussex:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- School and charity events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Travel and parking costs
- How long the team stays
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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