East Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering for Ninfield events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Ninfield.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Charity and school events
- Sports club events
Book festival paella catering in Ninfield
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Festival paella catering for your event in Ninfield
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. We are frequently asked to cater sports club events and summer fairs and fêtes, serving churros, giant-pan paella and vegan paella.
At a fête or field event near Ninfield, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Ninfield (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Ninfield
Do you trade at school fairs around Ninfield?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Could we have live paella in Ashburnham Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What do you need at the pitch?
Send pitch details and we’ll confirm.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
What documents can you send?
Share your trader requirements and we’ll respond.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Firm, level ground
- Access for unloading at set-up
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Ninfield
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Event catering near Ninfield
Ninfield is about 3 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Events in Ninfield are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Ninfield is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Ninfield to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
Events in parks such as Ashburnham Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. School fairs, for a school like Ninfield Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 8 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in TN33, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Moons Hill and The Green. You will find Ninfield on the B2095, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For events just outside Ninfield, we cover Russell's Green (1 mile south), Hooe Common (1 mile south), Lunsford's Cross (1 mile south-east), Catsfield (1 mile north-east) and Watermill (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles east) and Uckfield (15 miles west).
A little further out are Bexhill Hospital (3.5 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.8 miles west). The countryside around Ninfield includes Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Nearby places to Ninfield
What else we do in Ninfield
Occasions we cook for in Ninfield
One trader, many diets.
In Ninfield and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Open days
- Charity and school events
- Country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Crowhurst station, about 3.5 miles east.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How bad weather is handled
- How long the team stays
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- We cover Ninfield and the whole of East Sussex
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
How we price festival paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Summer events in Ninfield have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
- 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