East Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering for Brightling events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Brightling and East Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Agricultural and county shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Village fêtes
Festival paella catering near Brightling
How our festival paella catering works in Brightling
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. We are frequently asked to cater village fêtes and summer fairs and food and music festivals, serving vegan paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella.
For a village fête or field event near Brightling, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Brightling (TN32)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Brightling
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Brightling, people book us for occasions like:
- Seasonal markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Open days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Summer events in Brightling have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Brightling, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Brightling? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Also near Brightling
More for events in Brightling
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Brightling hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
FAQs for Brightling
Which station should guests use for Brightling?
The closest is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Is Brightling close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we will check availability.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Where we can cook in Brightling
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Trader information and site rules
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Flat, firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
Running an event in Brightling
Brightling is about 9 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Anywhere in TN32, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our events stretch from Brightling to Brighton (25 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Robertsbridge station, about 3.3 miles north-east. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Brightling, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in TN32 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include The Street and Rectory Hill; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Brightling, we cover Hollingrove (1 mile east), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south), Oxley's Green (1 mile north-east), Netherfield (3 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Old Castle (2.3 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.9 miles north).
- 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