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Festival & event paella in Little London, 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 Little London.
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes
- Agricultural and county shows
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Festival paella catering in Little London, cooked live
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater christmas and farmers’ markets and country shows.
At a fête or field event near Little London, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Little London (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Common questions in Little London
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Little London too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How much is live paella catering?
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 covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Little London events: pitches and permissions
Little London is about 4 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We bring festival paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Little London and the surrounding area. Little London is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Little London to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Peter's CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Balcombe station, about 2.3 miles west. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Little London, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ardingly (1 mile south), Highbrook (1 mile east), West Hoathly (2 miles north-east), Sharpthorne (2 miles north-east) and Selsfield Common (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (6 miles north-west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Little London includes Tilgate Lake and Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Gardeners Arms (within half a mile north)
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
What affects the price in Little London
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Why choose live paella in Little London?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Little London hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Evening events in Little London have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Little London
It handles peak times well, because it is served from big pans.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- County and country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Community events and open days
- Sports clubs and race days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Peter's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Before you book anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
Nearby places to Little London
Other catering in Little London
- 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