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Festival Paella Catering for Etchingwood events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Etchingwood and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Seasonal markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- VIP and hospitality areas
Planning an event in Etchingwood?
Festival paella catering in Etchingwood, made fresh on the day
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list in and around Etchingwood. Popular choices include churros, vegan paella and giant-pan paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater festivals and farmers’ and Christmas markets.
A fête near Etchingwood might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Etchingwood (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Nearby places to Etchingwood
What else we do in Etchingwood
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. For an evening event in Etchingwood, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Why choose festival paella catering in Etchingwood?
It brings theatre to the food court.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Community events and open days
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Race days and sports events
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin? A paella pan draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
Community events around Etchingwood
Etchingwood is about 2 miles north-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We bring festival paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Etchingwood and nearby villages. We cook in 289 places across East Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Etchingwood to Brighton (16 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Buxted station is about 0.9 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Uckfield College, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 6 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in TN22, we can bring festival paella catering to you. If your venue is just outside Etchingwood, we also cover Potter's Green (1 mile north-west), Buxted (1 mile north-west), Framfield (1 mile south-west), Blackboys (1 mile south-east) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (2.2 miles south-west) and Tickerage Castle (0.9 miles south). The countryside around Etchingwood includes Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby, you will find The Buxted Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
Etchingwood: your questions answered
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Is Etchingwood too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- We cover Etchingwood and the whole of East Sussex
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Etchingwood
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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