East Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering in Hamsey
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Hamsey and East Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Sports clubs and race days
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Festival paella catering for Hamsey events
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check how many portions traders can serve
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Festival paella catering for your event in Hamsey
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. Popular choices include seafood paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for race days and sports events and music and food festivals.
A fête near Hamsey might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Hamsey (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Evening events in Hamsey have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
It’s the giant pan people come to see.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Paella compared with other options
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in Hamsey and across East Sussex
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Event catering near Hamsey
Hamsey is about 1 mile north of Lewes, in East Sussex. For festival paella catering in Hamsey, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 7 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Hamsey Community Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, Cooksbridge station is about 0.8 miles away. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 2 miles of Hamsey, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in BN8 is planned around your venue and your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Offham (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile south), Lewes (1 mile south), Cliffe (2 miles south) and Southover (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles east) and Lewes Castle (1.6 miles south). Not far away are Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Local schools include Priory School (2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Blacksmiths Arms (0.8 miles west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St John under the Castle Lewes (1.3 miles south)
More for events in Hamsey
FAQs for Hamsey
Is Hamsey close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Hamsey?
The closest is Cooksbridge station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Do you need power?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will let you know if we’re available.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Hamsey?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Trader information and site rules
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
How we price festival paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
- 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