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Festival Paella Catering for Friston events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Friston. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- County and country shows
- Charity and school events
- Sports club events
Book festival paella catering in Friston
Community events around Friston
Friston is about 4 miles south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Anywhere in BN20, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 289 places in East Sussex. Our events stretch from Friston to Brighton (16 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Eastbourne station is about 3.2 miles away. Within about 4 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 4 miles of Friston, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
For festival paella catering in BN20, we plan around your venue. From Dene Side, Dene Close and Michel Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Friston, we also cover East Dean (1 mile south-west), Birling Gap (1 mile south), Jevington (2 miles north), Old Town (3 miles east) and Meads (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (4 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles north-east), Seaford (4 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north) and Uckfield (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Eastbourne District General Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Tiger Inn (within half a mile south-west)
About our festival paella catering in Friston
One paella stall covers many diets: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That makes life easier for organisers. For open days and crew, volunteer and VIP catering, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegan paella and more.
For events in a place like Friston, one hot-food trader that suits most diets makes life easy. A paella stall does that. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Friston (BN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Provide seating near the food
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Organising a club, school or community event in Friston? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening events in Friston have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Friston, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Room for our cooking and serving area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Friston
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
FAQs for Friston
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Friston?
Eastbourne station, about 3.2 miles east of the centre.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can you feed our volunteers?
We can. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you come to Friston?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Friston. For a quote, use our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Why choose festival paella catering in Friston?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Community events and open days
- Village fêtes
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Simon and St Jude, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before you book
- How each diet is kept separate
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
- Staff numbers and hours
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space, if you can
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Friston
- 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