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Festival & event paella in Flowers Green, East Sussex
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Flowers Green: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Charity and school events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Planning an event in Flowers Green?
Festival paella catering in Flowers Green, cooked live
One paella stall covers many diets: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That simplifies your food line-up. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater music and food festivals and village fêtes and summer fairs.
At a field event near Flowers Green, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Flowers Green (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Flowers Green events: pitches and permissions
Flowers Green is about 3 miles east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Flowers Green or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Flowers Green to Brighton (20 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Herstmonceux Free Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
We cater events across BN27 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover events in Chapel Row (1 mile north), Golden Cross (1 mile south-west), Herstmonceux (1 mile north), Windmill Hill (1 mile north-east) and Stunts Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles west).
A little further out are Herstmonceux Castle (1 mile south-east) and Amberstone Hospital (2.2 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include Woolpack Inn (0.6 miles north)
Your questions about festival paella catering in Flowers Green
Do you come out to small places like Flowers Green?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Flowers Green for guests?
The closest is Pevensey Bay station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you need power?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
For event organisers in Flowers Green
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How we price festival paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Where we can cook in Flowers Green
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, events in Flowers Green stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Related guides
Who books festival paella catering in Flowers Green?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Music and food festivals
- Race days and sports events
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Pevensey Bay station, about 4.4 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
Nearby places to Flowers Green
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Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Plan seating near the food area
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
- 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