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Festival & event paella in Dukes Green, East Sussex
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Dukes Green.
- Village fêtes
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Music and food festivals
Festival paella catering in Dukes Green
Running an event in Dukes Green
Dukes Green is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. For festival paella catering in Dukes Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Dukes Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Dukes Green to Brighton (13 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Alfriston School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Michael the Archangel, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. 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. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Festival paella catering in BN26 is planned around your venue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lullington (1 mile north-east), Alfriston (1 mile north), Winton (1 mile north), Milton Street (1 mile north-east) and Alciston (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (3.8 miles west) and Arlington Castle (1.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
- Local pubs include Dean's Place Hotel (within half a mile north)
Festival paella catering in Dukes Green, cooked live
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. Popular choices include giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and we are often booked for farmers’ and Christmas markets and crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Rural events near Dukes Green can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Dukes Green (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Catering across East Sussex, including Dukes Green
- A clear, itemised quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
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About the dishes
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Questions from Dukes Green
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Dukes Green?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which station should guests use for Dukes Green?
The closest is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Service from the pan is fast, ideal for peak times.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you cover Dukes Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Dukes Green and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Events we cater in Dukes Green
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Sports clubs and race days
For visitors coming by rail, Berwick (Sussex) station is about 2.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each dish
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, events in Dukes Green stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- A level pitch on firm ground
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Dukes Green
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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