East Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering for Newhaven events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Newhaven and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Charity and school events
- Village fêtes
- Agricultural and county shows
Festival paella catering near Newhaven
Common questions in Newhaven
Could we have live paella in Castle Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cook near the sea around Newhaven?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How our festival paella catering works in Newhaven
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. For village fêtes and agricultural and county shows, we can cook giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
School fairs, fêtes and summer events in Newhaven suit a paella stall: it draws a crowd and serves quickly. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Area
- Newhaven (BN9)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Firm, level ground
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Newhaven
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Why choose festival paella catering in Newhaven?
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Community events and open days
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Sports clubs and race days
If your event is in Castle Hill, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether VAT is included
Places near Newhaven
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The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Community events around Newhaven
Newhaven is about 8 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. Events in Newhaven are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Newhaven is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Newhaven to Brighton (about 8 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as UTC@Harbourside, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, Newhaven Town station is in Newhaven itself. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 5 miles of Newhaven, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 3 miles of Newhaven, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
For festival paella catering in BN9, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on High Street, Station Road and Dacre Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Main roads around Newhaven include the A26 and A259, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Newhaven, we also cover Denton (1 mile north-east), South Heighton (1 mile north), Piddinghoe (1 mile north-west), Tide Mills (1 mile south-east) and Norton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-east), Lewes (6 miles north), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (12 miles north) and Telscombe (3 miles west). As one of the bigger places in East Sussex, Newhaven has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Well-known places in the area include Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Newhaven Museum (0.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Newhaven include Itford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Harbour Primary and Nursery School (under half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Ship Hotel (less than half a mile north)
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Newhaven
- A clear, itemised quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Catering across East Sussex, including Newhaven
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. At midsummer, events in Newhaven stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- 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
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
- 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