East Sussex · England
Festival & event paella in Offham, East Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Offham and the surrounding area.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Planning an event in Offham?
About our festival paella catering in Offham
One paella stall covers many diets: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That simplifies your food line-up. On the menu are vegan paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella, and we’re frequently booked for festivals and crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
For a village fête or field event near Offham, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Offham (BN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Offham
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Offham questions
Is Offham close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater 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.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Evening events in Offham have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- 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.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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How we price festival paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
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.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Firm, level ground
- The event’s site rules and timings
- A pitch away from tents and structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
Why choose festival paella catering in Offham?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Sports club events
- Open days and community events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
If your event is in Railway Land, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- Staff numbers and hours
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
Also near Offham
More for events in Offham
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Provide seating near the food
- Schedule crew meals
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Offham
Offham is about 1 mile north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Offham. We cater in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 7 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Cooksbridge station, about 0.9 miles north. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter? A paella pan draws people in. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 2 miles of Offham, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in BN7, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Offham, we also cover Hamsey (1 mile north-east), Lewes (1 mile south-east), South Malling (1 mile south-east), Southover (2 miles south-east) and Cliffe (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (1.5 miles south-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.2 miles south). Not far away are Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Local schools include Lewes Old Grammar School (1.5 miles south-east) and Priory School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmiths Arms (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include St John under the Castle Lewes (1.1 miles south-east)
- 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