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Festival & event paella in Kingston near Lewes, East Sussex
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Kingston near Lewes and East Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Open days
- County and country shows
- Seasonal markets
Festival paella catering for Kingston near Lewes events
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening events in Kingston near Lewes have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Kingston near Lewes? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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How our festival paella catering works in Kingston near Lewes
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. For school and charity events and village fêtes and summer fairs, we can cook churros, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
Rural events near Kingston near Lewes can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Kingston near Lewes (BN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
It is the giant pan people come to see.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Event catering near Kingston near Lewes
Kingston near Lewes is about 2 miles south-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. Wherever your event is in the BN7 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Kingston near Lewes is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook.
School fairs, for a school like Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, Lewes station is about 1.8 miles away. Within about 2 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 6 miles of Kingston near Lewes, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cater events across the BN7 postcode area. Whether your event is on The Street, Monckton Way and Mushroom Field or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Iford (1 mile south-east), Northease (2 miles south-east), Southover (2 miles north-east), Lewes (2 miles north-east) and Cliffe (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (9 miles north-east), Newhaven (5 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Kingston near Lewes includes Southerham Farm and Offham Hill.
- Local schools include Priory School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Juggs Arms Public House (within half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Kingston Urban (1.1 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Who books festival paella catering in Kingston near Lewes?
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Open days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Race days and sports events
- Agricultural and county shows
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes), a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How bad weather is handled
- How each diet is kept separate
- How late numbers can change
Why choose live paella in Kingston near Lewes?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Kingston near Lewes and the whole of East Sussex
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Trader information and site rules
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Your questions about festival paella catering in Kingston near Lewes
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How far is Kingston near Lewes from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
More for events in Kingston near Lewes
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Schedule crew meals
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
- 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