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Festival & event paella in Newick, East Sussex
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Newick and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- School and charity events
- County and country shows
- Sports club events
Live festival paella catering in Newick
Festival paella catering in Newick, made fresh on the day
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. On the menu are seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for VIP and hospitality areas and village fêtes and summer fairs.
Rural events near Newick can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Newick (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Running an event in Newick
Newick is about 4 miles west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in Newick will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Newick is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 12 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Zion Chapel, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. If your event is in Sheffield Park Garden, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. Within about 7 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For festival paella catering in BN8, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Station Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Newick, we also cover Founthill (1 mile south-east), North Chailey (1 mile west), Chailey (1 mile south-west), South Street (2 miles south-west) and Down Street (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (4 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (4 miles east) and Heaven Farm Museum (3.2 miles north). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Inn (under half a mile east)
Also in Newick
Questions from Newick
Which station should guests use for Newick?
The closest is Uckfield station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Could we have live paella in Sheffield Park Garden?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including East Sussex. See all areas.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How we price festival paella catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Is live paella right for your event?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across East Sussex, including Newick
- Fast service from the pan
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Newick
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Newick
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening events in Newick have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Put all trader information in one pack
Crew meals are served at set times.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Perfect for your event in Newick
It handles peak times well, because it is served from big pans.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- School and charity events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Community events and open days
School fairs, for a school like Newick Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- 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