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Festival & event paella in Hangleton, Brighton and Hove
Planning festival paella catering in Hangleton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Sports clubs and race days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open days
Festival paella catering for Hangleton events
Community events around Hangleton
Hangleton is about 1 mile north-west of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. Across the BN3 area, we can cook for your guests. Hangleton is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Hangleton Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If your event is in Benfield Hill, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. Within about 7 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 4 miles of Hangleton, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
This part of Brighton and Hove takes in BN3 and BN41. Local streets include Meads Avenue, Warenne Road and Burwash Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Hangleton sits on or near the A2038, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Hangleton, we cover Portslade (1 mile south-west), Southwick (2 miles south-west), Kingston by Sea (2 miles west), Fulking (3 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles south-east), Hanover (3 miles south-east), West Hill (3 miles south-east), Brunswick (3 miles south-east) and Seven Dials (3 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (4.7 miles north-east) and British Engineerium (1.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Ladies Mile and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Schools near Hangleton include Blatchington Mill School and Sixth Form College (0.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Downsman pub (within half a mile north-east)
How our festival paella catering works in Hangleton
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. Typical bookings include summer fairs and fêtes and open days and community events, serving giant-pan paella, vegan paella and churros.
In Hangleton, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. Paella does exactly that. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Hangleton (BN3, BN41)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Hangleton
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- The event’s site rules and timings
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hangleton
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Put all trader information in one pack
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Who books festival paella catering in Hangleton?
It handles peak times well, because it’s served from big pans.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Agricultural and county shows
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Food and music festivals
- Village fêtes
Running a fête for a church like St Helen's Church? A paella pan draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the team stays
Hangleton: your questions answered
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook near the sea around Hangleton?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you have the documents we need?
Tell us what the event needs and we will send it with our application.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
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.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, events in Hangleton stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hangleton, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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For event organisers in Hangleton
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What affects the price in Hangleton
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Live paella or other catering?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. There’s 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.
Why choose Love Paella in Hangleton
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read How we price And The cost guide.
- 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