East Sussex · England
Festival & event paella in Jury's Gap, East Sussex
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Jury's Gap.
- Country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Sports club events
Live festival paella catering in Jury's Gap
How our festival paella catering works in Jury's Gap
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. For crew, volunteer and VIP catering and open days, we will put together a menu of churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
At a fête or field event near Jury's Gap, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Jury's Gap (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How we price festival paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we’re needed on site
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch, following your trader pack.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Jury's Gap questions
Do you come out to small places like Jury's Gap?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Jury's Gap close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you cover Jury's Gap?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Jury's Gap is within our area and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Why choose festival paella catering in Jury's Gap?
It brings theatre to the food court.
In Jury's Gap and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Sports clubs and race days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Music and food festivals
- Seasonal markets
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Rye station, about 4.5 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Nearby places to Jury's Gap
What else we do in Jury's Gap
Community events around Jury's Gap
Jury's Gap is about 12 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Jury's Gap, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Jury's Gap to Canterbury (27 miles away).
The coast is within about 5 miles of Jury's Gap, 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. Close by, we cover events in Camber (2 miles west), Rye Harbour (3 miles west), Lydd (4 miles north-east), East Guldeford (4 miles north-west) and Rye (4 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hastings (12 miles west), St Leonards (13 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (11 miles south-west), Belmont (11 miles south-west), Hollington (13 miles west) and Ore (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Lydd Town Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Camber Castle (4.1 miles west). Not far away are Burnthouse Pen and Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Summer events in Jury's Gap have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, 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 in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Related guides
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Jury's Gap
- Catering across East Sussex, including Jury's Gap
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
- 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