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Festival Paella Catering for Rackham events
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Rackham and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Agricultural and county shows
- School and charity events
- Sports clubs and race days
Festival paella catering in Rackham
About our festival paella catering in Rackham
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list in and around Rackham. Typical bookings include country shows and charity and school events, serving giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
At a fête or field event near Rackham, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Rackham (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Rackham events: pitches and permissions
Rackham is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For festival paella catering in Rackham, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Rackham. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex. Our events stretch from Rackham to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
If your event is in Parham Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 2 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For festival paella catering in RH20, we plan around your venue and your guests. Close by, we cover events in Cross Gate (1 mile west), Amberley (1 mile west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west), Bury (2 miles west) and Hardham (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (4.8 miles south-west) and Amberley Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Rackham include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Occasions we cook for in Rackham
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Rackham book us for occasions like:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Race days and sports events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Open days
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Amberley station, about 1.9 miles south-west.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The wet-weather plan
- The venue requirements
- When payment is due
Towns and villages near Rackham
Also in Rackham
For event organisers in Rackham
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Where we can cook in Rackham
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Paella compared with other options
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Rackham
Can you cook in Parham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you come out to small places like Rackham?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. For an evening event in Rackham, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- 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
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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