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Festival & event paella in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Hurstpierpoint.
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Festival paella catering in Hurstpierpoint
What festival paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Festival paella catering in Hurstpierpoint, cooked live
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. Whether it’s county and country shows and school fairs and fundraisers, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella for your guests.
In Hurstpierpoint, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. Paella does exactly that. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Where
- Hurstpierpoint (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about festival paella catering in Hurstpierpoint
Do you trade at school fairs around Hurstpierpoint?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
What’s the nearest station to Hurstpierpoint for guests?
Hassocks station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Hurstpierpoint?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Hurstpierpoint
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening events in Hurstpierpoint have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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About the dishes
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hurstpierpoint
Hurstpierpoint is about 3 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Hurstpierpoint or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 7 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Hassocks station is about 1.5 miles away. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Hurstpierpoint Baptist Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Within about 3 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in BN6, we can bring festival paella catering to you. From High Street, Marchants Close and Marchants Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. With the B2116 close by, Hurstpierpoint is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Hurstpierpoint for festival paella catering include Hurst Wickham (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile north-west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (2 miles south-east) and Goddards Green (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles north-east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Clayton Castle (2.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Downlands Community School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Poacher pub (less than half a mile south)
Who books festival paella catering in Hurstpierpoint?
It handles peak times well, because it is served from big pans.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- County and country shows
- Community events and open days
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Lawrence CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
- How bad weather is handled
- What the price includes, item by item
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Towns and villages near Hurstpierpoint
More for events in Hurstpierpoint
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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