East Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering in Cock Marling
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Cock Marling.
- Food and music festivals
- Sports club events
- Community events and open days
Live festival paella catering in Cock Marling
How our festival paella catering works in Cock Marling
The cooking is part of the show. People stop, watch and come back to eat. Whether it’s seasonal markets and VIP and hospitality areas, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and churros.
Rural events near Cock Marling can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Location
- Cock Marling (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For an evening event in Cock Marling, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Running an event in Cock Marling
Cock Marling is about 7 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. For festival paella catering in Cock Marling, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Cock Marling. Cock Marling is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in TN31, we can cook for your guests. For events just outside Cock Marling, we cover Udimore (1 mile west), Icklesham (2 miles south), Broad Street (2 miles south-west), Broadland Row (2 miles west) and Peasmarsh (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (7 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-west), St Leonards (8 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (7 miles south-west), Belmont (7 miles south-west) and Hollington (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Camber Castle (2.4 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (1.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Cock Marling includes Flatropers Wood.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Cock Marling
It brings theatre to the food court.
In Cock Marling and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Open days
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Race days and sports events
For visitors coming by rail, Winchelsea station is about 1.1 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Cock Marling questions
Do you come out to small places like Cock Marling?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Cock Marling close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the details, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
We can. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes, always. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Live paella or other catering?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across East Sussex, including Cock Marling
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Fast service from the pan
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Provide seating near the food
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
- 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