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Festival & event paella in Staplefield, West Sussex
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Staplefield and West Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Village fêtes
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Open days
Planning an event in Staplefield?
About our festival paella catering in Staplefield
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. For VIP and hospitality areas and race days and sports events, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and churros for your guests.
At a field event near Staplefield, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Staplefield (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose festival paella catering in Staplefield?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Whatever you are celebrating in Staplefield, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- School and charity events
- Sports clubs and race days
- Agricultural and county shows
- Food and music festivals
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mark, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Before you book anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether travel is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Common questions in Staplefield
Is Staplefield too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Staplefield close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you come to Staplefield?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Staplefield. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, events in Staplefield stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
What affects the price in Staplefield
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
Places near Staplefield
What else we do in Staplefield
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Paella compared with other options
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. 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.
Why choose Love Paella in Staplefield
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Staplefield
Staplefield is about 4 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. For festival paella catering in Staplefield, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Balcombe station is about 2.1 miles away. School fairs, for a school like St Mark's CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH17, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Cuckfield Road and Rose Cottage Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Slough Green (1 mile south), Warninglid (1 mile south-west), Brook Street (2 miles south-east), Whitemans Green (2 miles south-east) and Balcombe (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Cuckfield Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and St Francis Hospital (4.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Staplefield include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
- Local pubs include The Victory Inn (less than half a mile west)
- 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