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Festival & event paella in Flackley Ash, East Sussex
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Flackley Ash and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Community events and open days
- Seasonal markets
- Festivals
Planning an event in Flackley Ash?
Festival paella catering for your event in Flackley Ash
A paella stall covers several diets at once: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That simplifies your food line-up. On the menu are churros, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and we are frequently booked for sports club events and open days and community events.
At a fête or field event near Flackley Ash, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Flackley Ash (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Flackley Ash
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Places near Flackley Ash
Also in Flackley Ash
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Access for unloading at set-up
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
Events we cater in Flackley Ash
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Sports clubs and race days
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
For visitors coming by rail, Rye station is about 3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides the crockery
- VAT, if it applies
Running an event in Flackley Ash
Flackley Ash is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Flackley Ash, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul? A paella pan draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. The coast is within about 4 miles of Flackley Ash, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN31, so your event can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Flackley Ash for festival paella catering include Peasmarsh (1 mile south-east), Beckley (2 miles west), Udimore (3 miles south), Cock Marling (3 miles south) and Beckley Furnace (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ypres Tower (3.3 miles south-east) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (3.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Flackley Ash includes Flatropers Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Cock Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
What festival paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
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, send us your details through our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Flackley Ash
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Flackley Ash: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Flackley Ash?
Rye station, about 3 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cook near the sea around Flackley Ash?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, East Sussex included. Find your area.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you feed our volunteers?
We can. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, events in Flackley Ash stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
- 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