East Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering for Chuck Hatch events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Chuck Hatch and across East Sussex.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- County and country shows
- Sports clubs and race days
Festival paella catering in Chuck Hatch
Festival paella catering in Chuck Hatch, made fresh on the day
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella, and we’re frequently booked for charity and school events and agricultural and county shows.
At a fête or field event near Chuck Hatch, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Chuck Hatch (TN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Event catering near Chuck Hatch
Chuck Hatch is about 3 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We bring festival paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Chuck Hatch and nearby villages. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Within about 4 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Festival paella catering in TN7 is planned around your venue. Other places close to Chuck Hatch for festival paella catering include Friar's Gate (1 mile east), Marden's Hill (2 miles east), Mott's Mill (3 miles east), Sweethaws (3 miles south-east) and Crowborough (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (10 miles south-east), Southover (15 miles south) and Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south-east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Chuck Hatch includes Crowborough Country Park.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Who books festival paella catering in Chuck Hatch?
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Race days and sports events
- County and country shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- VIP and hospitality areas
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 4 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
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About the dishes
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Your trader pack and site rules
- A level pitch on firm ground
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Chuck Hatch
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Step by step
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 while your guests chat. Evening events in Chuck Hatch have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; 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
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Chuck Hatch
Is Chuck Hatch close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Chuck Hatch?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Live paella or other catering?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- 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