East Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering for Blackboys events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Blackboys: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Village fêtes
- Open days and community events
- School fairs and fundraisers
Live festival paella catering in Blackboys
Festival paella catering for your event in Blackboys
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. We’re frequently asked to cater seasonal markets and charity and school events, serving seafood paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a village fête or field event near Blackboys, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Blackboys (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Trader information and site rules
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
Common questions in Blackboys
How far is Blackboys from London?
About 39 miles from central London.
Could we have live paella in Passingworth Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
What does festival paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
We can. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Also near Blackboys
What else we do in Blackboys
Fairs, fêtes and events in Blackboys
Blackboys is about 3 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. For festival paella catering in Blackboys, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Blackboys. We cook in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Events in parks such as Passingworth Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. For visitors coming by rail, Buxted station is about 2.3 miles away. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Blackboys, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of the TN22 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Mount Pleasant and Gun Road or the roads around them. You will find Blackboys on the B2102, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Blackboys, we also cover Etchingwood (1 mile north-west), Framfield (1 mile west), Potter's Green (2 miles north-west), Buxted (2 miles north-west) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south-east) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Local pubs include Blackboys Inn (less than half a mile south)
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Occasions we cook for in Blackboys
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Blackboys, people book us for events such as:
- County and country shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Seasonal markets
- Open days and community events
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Blackboys Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
- If the price includes VAT
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
What festival paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many courses
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. Evening events in Blackboys have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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