West Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering for Wineham events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Wineham. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Sports club events
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Book festival paella catering in Wineham
How our festival paella catering works in Wineham
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. Popular choices include seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for VIP and hospitality areas and farmers’ and Christmas markets.
Rural events near Wineham 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, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Wineham (BN5)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Schedule crew meals
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. For an evening event in Wineham, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Room for our cooking and serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Wineham
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Not every trader covers vegans. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Wineham
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
What festival paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
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.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Wineham
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Country shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Charity and school events
- Food and music festivals
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the price includes, item by item
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Wineham questions
How far is Wineham from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
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 feed our volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Event catering near Wineham
Wineham is about 5 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Wineham, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Wineham is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 11 miles away.
Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 7 miles of Wineham, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN5, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We also cook at events in Kent Street (1 mile north-west), Twineham Green (1 mile east), Twineham (1 mile east), Cowfold (2 miles north-west) and Crosspost (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (3.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Woods Mill.
What else we do in Wineham
- 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