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Festival Paella Catering for Cooper's Green events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Cooper's Green. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- County and country shows
- School and charity events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Book festival paella catering in Cooper's Green
Fairs, fêtes and events in Cooper's Green
Cooper's Green is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Events in Cooper's Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Five Ash Down Independent Chapel, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. School fairs, for a school like Bonners CofE School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Cooper's Green, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cook at events all over TN22 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Court Lane, London Road and Buxted Road. Other places close to Cooper's Green for festival paella catering include Buxted (1 mile east), Uckfield (2 miles south), Potter's Green (2 miles east), Etchingwood (2 miles east) and Framfield (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (1.7 miles south). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Uckfield College (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include Ringles Cross pub (0.5 miles south)
How our festival paella catering works in Cooper's Green
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegan paella, and we are frequently booked for sports club events and open days and community events.
Rural events near Cooper's Green can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Cooper's Green (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price festival paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Trader information and site rules
- Access for unloading at set-up
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Tapas
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Plan seating near the food area
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Why choose festival paella catering in Cooper's Green?
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Whatever you are celebrating in Cooper's Green, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Agricultural and county shows
- Village fêtes
- Festivals
For visitors coming by rail, Buxted station is about 1.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
- Travel and parking costs
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Cooper's Green
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Summer events in Cooper's Green have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Cooper's Green? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Cooper's Green questions
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’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Cooper's Green from London?
About 36 miles from central London.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Cooper's Green?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
- 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