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Festival Paella Catering for Ashton Green events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Ashton Green.
- Food and music festivals
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Country shows
Live festival paella catering in Ashton Green
Live paella or other catering?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Ashton Green hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Festival paella catering in Ashton Green, made fresh on the day
The cooking is part of the show. People stop, watch and come back to eat. We cook vegan paella, seafood paella and churros, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and summer fairs and sports clubs and race days.
At a fête or field event near Ashton Green, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Ashton Green (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Who books festival paella catering in Ashton Green?
It handles peak times well, because it’s served from big pans.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Ashton Green and East Sussex:
- Open days
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
For visitors coming by rail, Glynde station is about 2.1 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The wet-weather plan
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Room for our cooking and serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Ashton Green
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Also near Ashton Green
More for events in Ashton Green
Running an event in Ashton Green
Ashton Green is about 3 miles east of Lewes, in East Sussex. For festival paella catering in Ashton Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Ashton Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 10 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. School fairs, for a school like Ringmer Primary and Nursery School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 4 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in BN8, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Neaves Lane and Potato Lane or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Ringmer (1 mile west), Glyndebourne (1 mile south-west), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (3 miles south-west) and Firle (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles west) and South Malling Without (2 miles south-west). The countryside around Ashton Green includes Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
- Local schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Green Man pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Ashton Green: your questions answered
Is Ashton Green close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Will there be long queues?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, events in Ashton Green stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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