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Festival & event paella in Boarshead, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Boarshead.
- Country shows
- Music and food festivals
- Open days and community events
Festival paella catering for Boarshead events
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Room for our cooking and serving area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Festival paella catering for your event in Boarshead
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. We are frequently asked to cater sports club events and farmers’ and Christmas markets, serving chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella.
For a village fête or field event near Boarshead, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
- Area
- Boarshead (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. For an evening event in Boarshead, 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 confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Paella compared with other options
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- We cover Boarshead and the whole of East Sussex
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Provide seating near the food
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Why choose festival paella catering in Boarshead?
It covers several diets with one trader.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Music and food festivals
- Charity and school events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Seasonal markets
School fairs, for a school like Beacon Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether travel is included
- The venue requirements
Fairs, fêtes and events in Boarshead
Boarshead is about 2 miles north-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Across the TN6 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Eridge station is about 1.4 miles away. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Boarshead, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN6, so your event can be anywhere in it. You will find Boarshead on the A26, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For events just outside Boarshead, we cover Steel Cross (1 mile south), Jarvis Brook (1 mile south), Crowborough (2 miles south-west), Mott's Mill (2 miles north) and Marden's Hill (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (8 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (8 miles south), Upper Horsebridge (14 miles south) and Cliffe (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and Bolebroke Castle (4.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Boarshead includes Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Boars Head Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
FAQs for Boarshead
How far is Boarshead from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
Is Boarshead too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
- 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