Brighton and Hove · England
Festival Paella Catering for Hollingbury events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Hollingbury: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Community events and open days
- Agricultural and county shows
- Music and food festivals
Festival paella catering for Hollingbury events
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hollingbury
Hollingbury is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Whether your event is in the middle of Hollingbury or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Hollingbury is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we cook.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Carden Nursery and Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Fountain Centre, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Within about 5 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We cover events in every part of the BN1 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Keymer Road, Warmdene Road and Carden Avenue. For events just outside Hollingbury, we cover Patcham (1 mile west), Withdean (1 mile south-west), Hollingdean (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile south-west) and Westdene (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton and Hove (3 miles south-west), Hove (3 miles south-west), Brunswick (3 miles south), Kemptown (3 miles south), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east) and Aldrington (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Brighton General Hospital (2.1 miles south) and Churchill Square (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Hollingbury include Ladies Mile and Ditchling Beacon.
- Nearby schools include The Dharma Primary School (0.5 miles north-west) and Patcham High School (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include County Oak pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include University of Sussex Library (1.9 miles east)
Festival paella catering for your event in Hollingbury
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. Typical bookings include seasonal markets and crew, volunteer and VIP catering, serving chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella.
In Hollingbury, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. A paella stall does that. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Hollingbury (BN1)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price festival paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Places near Hollingbury
What else we do in Hollingbury
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Hollingbury? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Events in Hollingbury and across Brighton and Hove
- Drinks service on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Occasions we cook for in Hollingbury
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- VIP and hospitality areas
- School fairs and fundraisers
Events in parks such as Wild Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
Where we can cook in Hollingbury
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Flat, firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Questions from Hollingbury
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you cook in Wild Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the details, and we will confirm availability and requirements.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What do you need at the pitch?
Send pitch details and we will confirm.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evening events in Hollingbury have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Read more
- 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