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Festival Paella Catering for East Guldeford events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in East Guldeford and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Charity and school events
- Open days and community events
Festival paella catering near East Guldeford
Community events around East Guldeford
East Guldeford is about 11 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in East Guldeford and the surrounding area. East Guldeford is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Michael's Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN31, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in Houghton Green (1 mile north-west), Playden (1 mile west), Rye (1 mile south-west), Rye Harbour (1 mile south) and Iden (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (11 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (11 miles south-west).
A little further out are Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.1 miles south-west) and Ypres Tower (1.1 miles south-west). The countryside around East Guldeford includes Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Schools near East Guldeford include Rye College (1.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Kings Head Inn (0.9 miles west)
Festival paella catering in East Guldeford, cooked live
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. For festivals and agricultural and county shows, we can cook giant-pan paella, vegan paella and seafood paella for your guests.
At a field event near East Guldeford, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- East Guldeford (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. For an evening event in East Guldeford, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in East Guldeford, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Events we cater in East Guldeford
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Here are some of the events we cook for around East Guldeford:
- County and country shows
- School and charity events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Rye station, about 1.2 miles south-west.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
We set up at the agreed time.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in East Guldeford? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
East Guldeford questions
Is East Guldeford too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in East Guldeford?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What do you need at the pitch?
Let us know what the pitch has and we will confirm our needs.
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Is live paella right for your event?
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why East Guldeford hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- We cover East Guldeford and the whole of East Sussex
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Also in East Guldeford
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in East Guldeford
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- 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