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Festival Paella Catering for Etchingham events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Etchingham.
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Festival paella catering in Etchingham, cooked live
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. Popular choices include churros, giant-pan paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for charity and school events and race days and sports events.
At a field event near Etchingham, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Location
- Etchingham (TN19)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Etchingham
We will be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Firm, level ground
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Trader information and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Occasions we cook for in Etchingham
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Open days and community events
- School and charity events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Nicholas and St Mary, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- How long the team stays
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. For an evening event in Etchingham, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- 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 in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Planning festival paella catering in Etchingham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Etchingham and across East Sussex
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Provide seating near the food
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Put all trader information in one pack
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Etchingham
Etchingham is about 11 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. For festival paella catering in Etchingham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Etchingham is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 28 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Etchingham Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, Etchingham has its own station, Etchingham station. Within about 3 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in TN19, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Local streets include High Street, Oxenbridge Lane and Church Hill; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Etchingham, we also cover Burgh Hill (1 mile north-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-east), Silver Hill (2 miles east), Cooper's Corner (2 miles north-east) and Ticehurst (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south-east) and Uckfield (15 miles west).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Etchingham include Bewl Water.
- Nearby schools include Robertsbridge Community College (1.9 miles south-east)
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Questions from Etchingham
How far is Etchingham from London?
About 41 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Etchingham for guests?
Etchingham station, in Etchingham itself.
What paperwork do you provide?
Share your trader requirements.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
- 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