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Festival & event paella in Cliffe, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Cliffe.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Community events and open days
Festival paella catering near Cliffe
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. For an evening event in Cliffe, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- 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 clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or BN7 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Festival paella catering in Cliffe, cooked live
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and portions are served quickly from the pan. For summer fairs and fêtes and christmas and farmers’ markets, we can cook seafood paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Cliffe are made for a paella stall. Send us the pitch and access details. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Cliffe (BN7, BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Trader information and site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Cliffe events: pitches and permissions
Cliffe is about 1 mile east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Anywhere in BN7, we can bring the pans to you. Cliffe is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Cliffe to Brighton (7 miles away).
Events in parks such as Railway Land need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. For visitors coming by rail, Lewes station is in Cliffe itself. Within about a mile is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For festival paella catering in BN7 and BN8, we plan around your venue and timings. That could mean an event in a garden on Ham Lane, New Road and Court Road or the roads around them. Cliffe sits on or near the A26, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Cliffe, we also cover Southover (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile north-west), Lewes (1 mile west), Hamsey (2 miles north) and Offham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
A little further out are Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.5 miles north-east) and St Thomas à Becket Cliffe (under half a mile west). Open spaces near Cliffe include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Schools near Cliffe include South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School (0.5 miles north) and Lewes Old Grammar School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Gardeners Arms (within half a mile north-west)
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Giant paella pans
It’s the giant pan people come to see.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Provide seating near the food
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Larger pans for peak times.
Cliffe: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Cliffe for guests?
Lewes station, in Cliffe itself.
How far is Cliffe from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we are available.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you come to Cliffe?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Cliffe and across East Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Nearby places to Cliffe
Also in Cliffe
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Is live paella right for your event?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Who books festival paella catering in Cliffe?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open days
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Food and music festivals
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Thomas at Cliffe, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if it rains
- 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