Brighton and Hove · England
Festival Paella Catering for Carlton Hill events
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 Carlton Hill.
- Seasonal markets
- Country shows
- Race days and sports events
Festival paella catering near Carlton Hill
Festival paella catering for your event in Carlton Hill
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. Popular choices include vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are frequently booked for county and country shows and music and food festivals.
In Carlton Hill, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. Paella does exactly that. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Carlton Hill (BN2, BN1, BN50)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. For an evening event in Carlton Hill, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Planning festival paella catering in Carlton Hill? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Running an event in Carlton Hill
Carlton Hill is about 1 mile south of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Wherever your event is in the BN2 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
Events in parks such as Queen's Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. School fairs, for a school like Carlton Hill Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 7 miles of Carlton Hill, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about a mile, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Festival paella catering in BN2, BN1 and BN50 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on New Road, North Road and Brills Lane. Being close to the A259, Carlton Hill is simple for us to get to for your event. Nearby, we also cater events in Hanover (1 mile north), Brighton (1 mile north), West Hill (1 mile north-west), Kemptown (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Westdene (3 miles north-west) and Saltdean (4 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Brighton and Hove, Carlton Hill has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Well-known places in the area include Sussex Eye Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Carlton Hill includes Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Nearby schools include Academy of Creative Training (less than half a mile south) and Brighton Girls (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Devonshire Arms (within half a mile east)
Questions from Carlton Hill
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Carlton Hill?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Can you cook near the sea around Carlton Hill?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
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.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
What else we do in Carlton Hill
How we price festival paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Book crew catering in advance
- Check allergen info is on display
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Is live paella right for your event?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Carlton Hill hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Where we can cook in Carlton Hill
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Carlton Hill
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
Occasions we cook for in Carlton Hill
It covers several diets with one trader.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- County and country shows
- Music and food festivals
- School and charity events
- Open days and community events
For visitors coming by rail, Brighton station is about 0.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
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’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
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.
- 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