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Festival & event paella in Birchett's Green, East Sussex
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Birchett's Green: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Village fêtes
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Seasonal markets
Festival paella catering in Birchett's Green
Festival paella catering in Birchett's Green, cooked live
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and service from the pan is fast. On the menu are vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater community events and open days and VIP and hospitality areas.
At a field event near Birchett's Green, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Birchett's Green (TN5)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Birchett's Green
How far is Birchett's Green from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Birchett's Green?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cater in Birchett's Green?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Birchett's Green is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes, always. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Perfect for your event in Birchett's Green
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Seasonal markets
- County and country shows
- Community events and open days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Uplands Community College, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
- The wet-weather plan
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Birchett's Green events: pitches and permissions
Birchett's Green is about 7 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Birchett's Green or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Shover's Green Baptist Chapel, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Stonegate station, about 2.6 miles south. Within about 2 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 TN5, we plan around your venue and your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Wallcrouch (1 mile south), Shover's Green (1 mile south-west), Cousley Wood (2 miles north-west), Pell Green (2 miles north-west) and Stonegate (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (9 miles west), Uckfield (13 miles south-west) and Heathfield (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Bewl Water.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
Crew meals are served at set times.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- A pitch away from tents and structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Birchett's Green
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Birchett's Green
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. For an evening event in Birchett's Green, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm 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 set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
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- 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