East Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering for Coleman's Hatch events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Coleman's Hatch and the surrounding area.
- Food and music festivals
- Race days and sports events
- Seasonal markets
Festival paella catering near Coleman's Hatch
Fairs, fêtes and events in Coleman's Hatch
Coleman's Hatch is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. For festival paella catering in Coleman's Hatch, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Coleman's Hatch, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN7. We can cater an event on streets such as Shepherds Hill and Parrock Lane or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Upper Hartfield (1 mile north-east), Forest Row (1 mile west), Wych Cross (2 miles south-west), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south-west) and Duddleswell (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Queen Victoria Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Hatch Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
How our festival paella catering works in Coleman's Hatch
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. Whether it is village fêtes and summer fairs and christmas and farmers’ markets, we will put together a menu of giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella and more.
At a field event near Coleman's Hatch, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Coleman's Hatch (TN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Coleman's Hatch
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Coleman's Hatch?
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Coleman's Hatch and the whole of East Sussex
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Questions from Coleman's Hatch
Is Coleman's Hatch close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Coleman's Hatch for guests?
The closest is East Grinstead station, roughly 4.6 miles away.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes, always. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, events in Coleman's Hatch stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We check your 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Also near Coleman's Hatch
Other catering in Coleman's Hatch
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Who books festival paella catering in Coleman's Hatch?
One trader, many diets.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Coleman's Hatch and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Race days and sports events
- VIP and hospitality areas
For visitors coming by rail, East Grinstead station is about 4.6 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- The wet-weather plan
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Provide seating near the food
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Give traders a single information pack
- Book crew catering in advance
Allergen details are available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
- 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