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Festival Paella Catering in Dallington
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Dallington and East Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Charity and school events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Festival paella catering for Dallington events
FAQs for Dallington
Do you cater 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.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Dallington?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Is there a vegan option?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Festival paella catering in Dallington, cooked live
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. On the menu are seafood paella, churros and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for sports club events and feeding crew and volunteers.
Rural events near Dallington can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Dallington (TN21)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell typically draws people over. Evening events in Dallington have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Events we cater in Dallington
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Dallington:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Agricultural and county shows
- School and charity events
- Sports clubs and race days
School fairs, for a school like Dallington Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Schedule crew meals
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check allergen info is on display
- Provide seating near the food
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Larger pans for peak times.
What festival paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Nearby places to Dallington
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Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Why choose live paella in Dallington?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Events in Dallington and across East Sussex
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Community events around Dallington
Dallington is about 7 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Dallington. Dallington is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 23 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Giles, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Within about 4 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in TN21 is planned around your venue and your guests. Close by, we cover events in Wood's Corner (1 mile east), Rushlake Green (2 miles west), Punnett's Town (2 miles north-west), Brownbread Street (3 miles south-east) and Burwash Common (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles north-west) and St Leonards (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Castle (less than half a mile west) and Hellingly Hospital (5.6 miles south-west).
Where we can cook in Dallington
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Firm, level ground
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella 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