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Festival Paella Catering for The Pound events
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in The Pound and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Community events and open days
Live festival paella catering in The Pound
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening events in The Pound have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Planning festival paella catering in The Pound? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Festival paella catering in The Pound, made fresh on the day
One paella stall covers many diets: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That simplifies your food line-up. We’re frequently asked to cater school fairs and fundraisers and community events and open days, serving churros, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
For a village fête or field event near The Pound, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- The Pound (TN33)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in The Pound
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
How we price festival paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your event in The Pound
Crew love a hot meal.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- County and country shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Community events and open days
- Food and music festivals
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Battle station, about 4.5 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How late numbers can change
Common questions in The Pound
Which station should guests use for The Pound?
The closest is Battle station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Why choose live paella in The Pound?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in The Pound
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Events in The Pound and across East Sussex
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A clear, itemised quote
Towns and villages near The Pound
Other catering in The Pound
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Plan seating near the food area
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Running an event in The Pound
The Pound is about 5 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in The Pound and the surrounding area. We cater in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from The Pound to Brighton (23 miles away).
Events in parks such as Ashburnham Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Parish Church of St Peter, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Within about 7 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For festival paella catering in TN33, we plan around your venue and timings. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Road and Linghams Lane. Nearby, we also cater events in Ashburnham (1 mile north), Brownbread Street (1 mile north-west), Bodle Street Green (2 miles west), Wood's Corner (3 miles north) and Trolliloes (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-west) and Crowborough (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bexhill Hospital (5.2 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near The Pound include Senlac Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Ash Tree Inn (0.5 miles north-west)
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access 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