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Festival & event paella in Meads, East Sussex
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Meads and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Charity and school events
- County and country shows
Live festival paella catering in Meads
Festival paella catering in Meads, cooked live
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. For school fairs and fundraisers and village fêtes and summer fairs, we’ll put together a menu of churros, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella and more.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Meads are made for a paella stall. Send us the pitch and access details. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Location
- Meads (BN20, BN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Trader information and site rules
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Meads
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Who books festival paella catering in Meads?
It brings theatre to the food court.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Meads, people book us for events such as:
- Village fêtes
- School and charity events
- County and country shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Eastbourne station, about 1.1 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deadline for final numbers
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Summer events in Meads have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Meads?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Meads hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Meads? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Meads
Meads is about 2 miles south of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. For an event in Meads, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Meads. We cater in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Meads to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Roedean Moira House, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St John the Evangelist, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 6 miles of Meads, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 2 miles of Meads, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN20 and BN21. That could mean an event in a garden on Link Road, Mount Road and Cliff Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Holywell (1 mile south-east), Old Town (1 mile north), Upperton (1 mile north), Eastbourne (2 miles north) and Ratton Village (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rnli Eastbourne Lifeboat Museum (0.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Meads include Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include St John's Meads Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and Gildredge House (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (less than half a mile south)
What affects the price in Meads
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Meads: your questions answered
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Meads?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
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 will follow the site rules.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
It’s one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
- 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