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Festival & event paella in Guestling Green, East Sussex
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Guestling Green and East Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Food and music festivals
Festival paella catering in Guestling Green
Festival paella catering in Guestling Green, made fresh on the day
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. On the menu are giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and typical bookings are for agricultural and county shows and feeding crew and volunteers.
For a village fête or field event near Guestling Green, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Guestling Green (TN35)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Provide seating near the food
- Send traders one clear trader pack
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Summer events in Guestling Green have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Community events around Guestling Green
Guestling Green is about 4 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever your event is in the TN35 area, we can bring the pans to you. Guestling Green is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Guestling Green to Canterbury (33 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Three Oaks station is about 1.1 miles away. Events in parks such as Speckled Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN35. Streets in the area include Chapel Lane, Higham Gardens and Winchelsea Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Guestling (1 mile south-west), Friar's Hill (1 mile south-east), Bachelor's Bump (1 mile south-west), Fairlight (1 mile south-east) and Pett (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (4 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-west), Belmont (3 miles south-west) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Hastings Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Schools near Guestling Green include Buckswood School (0.7 miles north) and The Hastings Academy (1.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Hope Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
For event organisers in Guestling Green
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Guestling Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Guestling Green: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Speckled Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cook near the sea around Guestling Green?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you cater in Guestling Green?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Guestling Green and across East Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Paella compared with other options
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, keeping queues short. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Guestling Green hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Guestling Green
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Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- The event’s site rules and timings
- A pitch away from tents and structures
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
How we price festival paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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