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Festival & event paella in Burwash Weald, East Sussex
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Burwash Weald: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Seasonal markets
- Open days and community events
- School fairs and fundraisers
Planning an event in Burwash Weald?
Festival paella catering for your event in Burwash Weald
Few street foods pull a crowd like a giant paella pan. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and service from the pan is fast. For school fairs and fundraisers and village fêtes and summer fairs, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and churros.
A fête near Burwash Weald might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Burwash Weald (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Schedule crew meals
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Community events around Burwash Weald
Burwash Weald is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. From the centre of Burwash Weald to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our events stretch from Burwash Weald to Brighton (24 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Stonegate station, about 2.2 miles north. 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.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN19, so your event can be anywhere in it. Burwash Weald is on the A265, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. We also cook at events in Burwash Common (1 mile west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Wood's Corner (3 miles south), Punnett's Town (3 miles south-west) and Dallington (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles north) and Old Castle (2.8 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Wheel Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Spacing from tents and other structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Burwash Weald? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Summer events in Burwash Weald have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Live paella or other catering?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in Burwash Weald and across East Sussex
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Burwash Weald: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Burwash Weald from London?
About 40 miles from central London.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
What documents can you send?
Tell us what the event needs and we will send it with our application.
How quickly can you serve?
Service from the pan is fast, which suits busy periods.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Do you cater in Burwash Weald?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Burwash Weald is within our area and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What affects the price in Burwash Weald
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
- 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