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Festival & event paella in Selsfield Common, West Sussex
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Selsfield Common.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Festival paella catering near Selsfield Common
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Plan seating near the food area
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Send traders one clear trader pack
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Festival paella catering for your event in Selsfield Common
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. Whether it’s music and food festivals and farmers’ and Christmas markets, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegan paella for your guests.
At a field event near Selsfield Common, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Selsfield Common (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening events in Selsfield Common have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Trader information and site rules
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
Perfect for your event in Selsfield Common
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Selsfield Common, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Open days and community events
- Sports club events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- School and charity events
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is East Grinstead station, about 3.5 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Who provides the crockery
Paella compared with other options
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Selsfield Common
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A clear, itemised quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Fairs, fêtes and events in Selsfield Common
Selsfield Common is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Selsfield Common will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Selsfield Common is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Turners Hill CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Leonard? A paella pan draws people in. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Selsfield Common, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the RH19 postcode area. Being close to the B2028, Selsfield Common is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. If your venue is just outside Selsfield Common, we also cover West Hoathly (1 mile south-east), Sharpthorne (2 miles south-east), Little London (2 miles south), Highbrook (3 miles south) and Ardingly (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (4 miles south-east). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
Nearby places to Selsfield Common
More for events in Selsfield Common
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Selsfield Common
Is Selsfield Common 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.
How far is Selsfield Common from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Will there be long queues?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your list and we will respond.
Do you cover Selsfield Common?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Selsfield Common is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
- 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