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Festival & event paella in Pett, East Sussex
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Pett and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Agricultural and county shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
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Festival paella catering in Pett, made fresh on the day
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. We cook vegan paella, giant-pan paella and churros, and we are often booked for race days and sports events and village fêtes and summer fairs.
Rural events near Pett can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Pett (TN35)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
About the dishes
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. For an evening event in Pett, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- 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 and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Pett?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Pett
Is Pett too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around Pett?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cover Pett?
We do. We cook at events in Pett and across East Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Flat, firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
Nearby places to Pett
Other catering in Pett
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Event catering near Pett
Pett is about 5 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. For festival paella catering in Pett, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Pett is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 32 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Three Oaks station is about 2.5 miles away. The coast is within about 5 miles of Pett, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
We cover events in every part of the TN35 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Elms Lane, Pett Road and Chick Hill; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Pett for festival paella catering include Fairlight Cove (1 mile south), Friar's Hill (1 mile west), Guestling Green (2 miles west), Fairlight (2 miles south-west) and Guestling (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hastings (5 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-west), Belmont (4 miles south-west) and Hollington (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Conquest Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak Inn (under half a mile north-west)
What festival paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Pett? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just 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