East Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering for Gun Hill events
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Gun Hill and East Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Community events and open days
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Sports club events
Festival paella catering for Gun Hill events
How our festival paella catering works in Gun Hill
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. On the menu are vegan paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater crew, volunteer and VIP catering and village fêtes and summer fairs.
At a field event near Gun Hill, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Gun Hill (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Gun Hill
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Gun Hill?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send your requirements and we will include them with our application.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Towns and villages near Gun Hill
Other catering in Gun Hill
What affects the price in Gun Hill
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
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.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Your trader pack and site rules
- A level pitch on firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Gun Hill
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
Community events around Gun Hill
Gun Hill is about 3 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Gun Hill or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Gun Hill is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 8 miles of Gun Hill, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN21, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in Hale Green (1 mile west), Muddles Green (1 mile south-west), Burlow (1 mile north-east), Horam (2 miles north-east) and Lions Green (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.1 miles south-east) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Gun Hill includes Selwyns Wood.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check allergen info is on display
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
For event organisers in Gun Hill
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Occasions we cook for in Gun Hill
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
In Gun Hill and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Festivals
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports clubs and race days
Before booking anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How each diet is kept separate
- When final numbers are due
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, events in Gun Hill stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- We cover Gun Hill and the whole of East Sussex
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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