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Festival & event paella in Founthill, East Sussex
Looking for festival paella catering in Founthill? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Charity and school events
- Sports club events
- Village fêtes
Festival paella catering near Founthill
Event catering near Founthill
Founthill is about 3 miles west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. From the centre of Founthill to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Founthill is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 11 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Newick Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 7 miles of Founthill, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cook at events all over the BN8 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Newick (1 mile north-west), Chailey (1 mile west), North Chailey (2 miles west), South Street (2 miles south-west) and Mount Pleasant (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Uckfield Community Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Heaven Farm Museum (3.9 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Inn (0.7 miles north)
About our festival paella catering in Founthill
Few street foods pull a crowd like a huge paella pan. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. Popular choices include giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater race days and sports events and open days and community events.
For a village fête or field event near Founthill, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Founthill (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose festival paella catering in Founthill?
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Founthill, people book us for events such as:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community events and open days
- County and country shows
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Uckfield station, about 3.3 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Towns and villages near Founthill
More for events in Founthill
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evening events in Founthill have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Planning festival paella catering in Founthill? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Founthill?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, keeping queues short. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Events in Founthill and across East Sussex
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
How we price festival paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we are needed on site
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Trader information and site rules
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Questions from Founthill
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Founthill?
The closest is Uckfield station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your list.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes, always. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Schedule crew meals
- Put all trader information in one pack
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch, following your trader pack.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
- 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