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Festival & event paella in Alciston, East Sussex
Looking for festival paella catering in Alciston? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Village fêtes
- Open days
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Festival paella catering in Alciston
Festival paella catering in Alciston, cooked live
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. For open days and village fêtes and summer fairs, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella.
Rural events near Alciston can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Alciston (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books festival paella catering in Alciston?
It brings theatre to the food court.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Alciston, people book us for occasions like:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Festivals
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
For visitors coming by rail, Berwick (Sussex) station is about 1.3 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- Travel and parking costs
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
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Other catering in Alciston
Community events around Alciston
Alciston is about 4 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. Events in Alciston are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Alciston is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Alciston to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 2 miles of Alciston, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 5 miles of Alciston, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
For festival paella catering in BN26, we plan around your venue and timings. Other places close to Alciston for festival paella catering include Selmeston (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile north-east), Winton (1 mile south-east), Alfriston (2 miles south-east) and Milton Street (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (4 miles south), Lewes (7 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Crowborough (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Arlington Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Firle Beacon.
- Local pubs include Rose Cottage Inn (within half a mile west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Book crew catering in advance
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Alciston: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Alciston?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the details, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How the day works
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. At midsummer, events in Alciston stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Firm, level ground
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
What festival paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Alciston? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
- 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