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Festival & event paella in Litlington, East Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Litlington. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Charity and school events
- Community events and open days
- Village fêtes
Book festival paella catering in Litlington
About our festival paella catering in Litlington
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Litlington. For feeding crew and volunteers and sports clubs and race days, we’ll put together a menu of churros, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella for your guests.
A fête near Litlington might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Litlington (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Litlington
It brings theatre to the food court.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Litlington, people book us for events such as:
- Music and food festivals
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Charity and school events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 2.9 miles north.
Before booking anyone
- How long the team stays
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Travel and parking costs
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Summer events in Litlington have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or BN26 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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About the dishes
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- The number of people
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why Litlington hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Firm, level ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Litlington? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Questions from Litlington
Can you cook near the sea around Litlington?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes, always. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Running an event in Litlington
Litlington is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. From the centre of Litlington to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Michael the Archangel? A paella pan draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Alfriston School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about a mile of Litlington, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 4 miles of Litlington, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Here we cover the BN26 postcode area. From The Street, Clapham Lane and Litlington Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Litlington for festival paella catering include Lullington (1 mile north), Dukes Green (1 mile west), Alfriston (1 mile north), Winton (1 mile north) and Milton Street (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (12 miles north).
A little further out are Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.1 miles west) and Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (0.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Local pubs include The Plough And Harrow Inn (under half a mile south)
- 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