Brighton and Hove · England
Festival Paella Catering in Brighton and Hove
Looking for festival paella catering in Brighton and Hove? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Agricultural and county shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Book festival paella catering in Brighton and Hove
How our festival paella catering works in Brighton and Hove
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. Popular choices include seafood paella, giant-pan paella and churros, and typical bookings are for festivals and charity and school events.
School fairs, fêtes and summer events in Brighton and Hove suit a paella stall: it draws a crowd and serves quickly. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Brighton and Hove (BN3, BN41, BN1)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Brighton and Hove questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you trade at school fairs around Brighton and Hove?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes, always. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Places near Brighton and Hove
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How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. At midsummer, events in Brighton and Hove stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Running an event in Brighton and Hove
Brighton and Hove is in England. For festival paella catering in Brighton and Hove, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 30 places in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Holy Cross Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, Aldrington station is in Brighton and Hove itself. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 7 miles of Brighton and Hove, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Wherever your event is in BN3, BN41 and BN1, we can cook for your guests. From New Church Road, Princes Square and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. With the A270 and A293 close by, Brighton and Hove is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Brighton and Hove, we also cover Aldrington (1 mile south-west), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile south-east), Prestonville (2 miles east) and Brunswick (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include British Engineerium (0.7 miles north-east) and Churchill Square (2.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Thundersbarrow Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Nearby schools include Hove Park School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Drive Prep School (1 mile east)
- Local pubs include The Atlas pub (less than half a mile north)
How we price festival paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many staff you need
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Brighton and Hove? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Paella compared with other options
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Perfect for your event in Brighton and Hove
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Sports clubs and race days
- Community events and open days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Village fêtes
School fairs, for a school like West Hove Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- 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