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Festival & event paella in Hankham, East Sussex
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Hankham.
- Open days and community events
- Seasonal markets
- School and charity events
Festival paella catering near Hankham
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Festival paella catering in Hankham, cooked live
A paella stall covers several diets at once: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That simplifies your food line-up. On the menu are churros, vegan paella and giant-pan paella, and typical bookings are for summer fairs and fêtes and school and charity events.
For a village fête or field event near Hankham, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Area
- Hankham (BN24)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Hankham
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Race days and sports events
- Charity and school events
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.4 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How bad weather is handled
- If the price includes VAT
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Evening events in Hankham have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Where we can cook in Hankham
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Trader information and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Schedule crew meals
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
Crew meals are served at set times.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Running an event in Hankham
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Hankham and nearby villages. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. Our events stretch from Hankham to Brighton (19 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Hankham Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Luke's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 7 miles of Hankham, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
We cater events across the BN24 postcode area. Whether your event is on Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Causeway School (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south)
Common questions in Hankham
Do you trade at school fairs around Hankham?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including East Sussex. See all areas.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we will confirm availability and requirements.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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