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Festival & event paella in Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Haywards Heath and across West Sussex.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Sports clubs and race days
- School fairs and fundraisers
Festival paella catering for Haywards Heath events
Festival paella catering for your event in Haywards Heath
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. Popular choices include vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella, and we are frequently booked for village fêtes and christmas and farmers’ markets.
Community events in Haywards Heath frequently rely on a few good food stalls. One paella pitch covers several diets. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Haywards Heath (RH16, RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why choose festival paella catering in Haywards Heath?
It covers several diets with one trader.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- County and country shows
- Seasonal markets
- Race days and sports events
If your event is in Scrase Valley, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- A level pitch on firm ground
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Haywards Heath
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Haywards Heath
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Evening events in Haywards Heath have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a 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 pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Haywards Heath: your questions answered
How far is Haywards Heath from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
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.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you come to Haywards Heath?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Haywards Heath is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Haywards Heath events: pitches and permissions
Haywards Heath is about 9 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. From the centre of Haywards Heath to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Haywards Heath is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Haywards Heath to Brighton (12 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Warden Park Primary Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Running a fête for a church like Church of the Presentation? A paella pan draws people in. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 6 miles of Haywards Heath, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of RH16 and RH17. Local streets include Church Road, Market Place and High Street; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the A272 and B2028, Haywards Heath is simple for us to get to. We also cook at events in Scaynes Hill (2 miles east), Wivelsfield (2 miles south), Wivelsfield Green (3 miles south-east), Ditchling Common (4 miles south) and North Chailey (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (3 miles south-west), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Lancing (15 miles south-west). Haywards Heath is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex, with lots of choice for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (3.8 miles north-east) and St Francis & Hurstwood Park Hospital Museum (0.8 miles north). Not far away are Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Nearby schools include Oathall Community College (0.5 miles north) and Tavistock and Summerhill School (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Heath Tavern (within half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Provide seating near the food
- Book crew catering in advance
- Send traders one clear trader pack
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Also near Haywards Heath
Also in Haywards Heath
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
- 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