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Festival Paella Catering in Maresfield
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Maresfield. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Race days and sports events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- County and country shows
Planning an event in Maresfield?
How our festival paella catering works in Maresfield
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. On the menu are churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and we are often booked for music and food festivals and school and charity events.
At a field event near Maresfield, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Maresfield (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Maresfield
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Maresfield, people book us for occasions like:
- Music and food festivals
- Charity and school events
- Sports club events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if it rains
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How we price festival paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
Send us the date, your venue or TN22 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Room for our cooking and serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Maresfield
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check allergen info is on display
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch, following your trader pack.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Maresfield
Maresfield is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Maresfield and the surrounding area. We cater in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our events stretch from Maresfield to Brighton (15 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Bonners CofE School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If your event is in West Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Maresfield, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in TN22 is planned around your venue and timings. From High Street, Robian Close and Batts Bridge Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Budlett's Common (1 mile south-east), Down Street (1 mile west), Ridgewood (3 miles south), Little Horsted (3 miles south) and Newick (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (14 miles south).
A little further out are Tickerage Castle (3.4 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Uckfield College (1.8 miles south-east)
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening events in Maresfield have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
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.
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Common questions in Maresfield
Which station should guests use for Maresfield?
Uckfield station, about 2 miles south of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Maresfield?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What does festival paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cover Maresfield?
We do. Maresfield is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
- 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