East Sussex · England
Festival & event paella in Holton Hill, East Sussex
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Holton Hill.
- Festivals
- Village fêtes
- Seasonal markets
Planning an event in Holton Hill?
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Holton Hill
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
About our festival paella catering in Holton Hill
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it is open days and community events and charity and school events, we can cook churros, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella.
At a field event near Holton Hill, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Holton Hill (TN19)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Running an event in Holton Hill
Holton Hill is about 9 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Holton Hill, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Holton Hill is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Holton Hill to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Stonegate station, about 1.4 miles north. School fairs, for a school like Burwash CofE School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about a mile is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN19, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Other places close to Holton Hill for festival paella catering include Witherenden Hill (1 mile north-west), Stonegate (2 miles north), Wallcrouch (3 miles north), Shover's Green (3 miles north) and Birchett's Green (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles west) and St Leonards (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Old Castle (3.7 miles south) and Ticehurst House Hospital (3.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- Pubs nearby include The Rose And Crown Inn (0.7 miles east)
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evening events in Holton Hill have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What festival paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Events we cater in Holton Hill
It brings theatre to the food court.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Holton Hill:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Bartholomew? A paella pan draws people in.
Before you book anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How bad weather is handled
Holton Hill: your questions answered
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Holton Hill?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which station should guests use for Holton Hill?
Stonegate station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
What documents can you send?
Send us your list and we’ll respond.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Paella compared with other options
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. 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.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
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