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Festival Paella Catering for Lunsford's Cross events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Lunsford's Cross. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Festivals
- Agricultural and county shows
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Festival paella catering in Lunsford's Cross
About our festival paella catering in Lunsford's Cross
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list in and around Lunsford's Cross. We’re often asked to cater sports club events and school and charity events, serving churros, giant-pan paella and vegan paella.
For a village fête or field event near Lunsford's Cross, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Lunsford's Cross (TN39)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Lunsford's Cross questions
Is Lunsford's Cross close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Lunsford's Cross?
Collington station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
What festival paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Why choose festival paella catering in Lunsford's Cross?
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
- VIP and hospitality areas
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Collington station, about 2.3 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
Live paella or other catering?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Lunsford's Cross
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Lunsford's Cross and the whole of East Sussex
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
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.
Running an event in Lunsford's Cross
Lunsford's Cross is about 2 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. For an event in Lunsford's Cross, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Lunsford's Cross to Brighton (25 miles away).
Events in parks such as Highwoods need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Ninfield Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Wherever your event is in TN39, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. With the A269 close by, Lunsford's Cross is simple for us to get to for your event. We also cook at events in Watermill (1 mile east), Russell's Green (1 mile west), Hooe Common (1 mile west), Ninfield (1 mile north-west) and Sidley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles east), Hailsham (8 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles east), Polegate (9 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bexhill Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (4.4 miles west). Open spaces near Lunsford's Cross include Gillham Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Bexhill High Academy (1.3 miles south-east)
Places near Lunsford's Cross
What else we do in Lunsford's Cross
Where we can cook in Lunsford's Cross
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Clear information on power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, events in Lunsford's Cross stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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