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Festival & event paella in Felbridge, West Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Felbridge and across West Sussex.
- Agricultural and county shows
- Sports club events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Festival paella catering near Felbridge
Festival paella catering in Felbridge, made fresh on the day
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. Whether it’s country shows and open days, we can cook churros, vegan paella and seafood paella.
At a fête or field event near Felbridge, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Felbridge (RH19)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Felbridge
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Felbridge, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Events we cater in Felbridge
One trader, many diets.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Felbridge:
- Race days and sports events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
For visitors coming by rail, East Grinstead station is about 1.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Staff numbers and hours
- Allergen information for each dish
- The venue requirements
Fairs, fêtes and events in Felbridge
Felbridge is about 2 miles north-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Felbridge and nearby villages. We cater in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Felbridge Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Running a fête for a church like St John's Felbridge? A paella pan draws people in. 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.
Here we cover the RH19 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include London Road, Mciver Close and Cherry Way, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Furnace Wood (1 mile west), Domewood (1 mile west), Snow Hill (2 miles west), Newchapel (2 miles north) and Crawley Down (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), Broadfield (7 miles south-west) and Bewbush (8 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.8 miles west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (2.2 miles east). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include Imberhorne School (0.7 miles south-east) and Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts (1.5 miles east)
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Felbridge
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
We set up at the agreed time.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Where we can cook in Felbridge
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Flat, firm ground
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
FAQs for Felbridge
Which station should guests use for Felbridge?
East Grinstead station, about 1.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Towns and villages near Felbridge
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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 as the paella takes shape. For an evening event in Felbridge, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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