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Festival & event paella in Nutley, East Sussex
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Nutley.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Sports club events
- Village fêtes
Live festival paella catering in Nutley
About our festival paella catering in Nutley
A paella stall covers several diets at once: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That makes life easier for organisers. On the menu are churros, seafood paella and vegan paella, and we are frequently booked for race days and sports events and charity and school events.
At a field event near Nutley, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Nutley (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Nutley events: pitches and permissions
Nutley is about 5 miles north-west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Nutley, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Nutley is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Nutley to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St James the Less, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, Buxted station is about 4.3 miles away. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Nutley, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of TN22 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, The Vintry and Clock House Lane. Other places close to Nutley for festival paella catering include Horney Common (2 miles south-east), Duddleswell (2 miles east), Chelwood Common (2 miles west), Chelwood Gate (2 miles north-west) and Furner's Green (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Lewes (11 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south-east), South Malling (11 miles south) and Heathfield (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (4.1 miles west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles east). The countryside around Nutley includes Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby, you’ll find Nutley Arms (under half a mile south)
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Clear information on 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.
What we offer
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Nutley, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
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. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Nutley
Is Nutley too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Nutley for guests?
Buxted station, about 4.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What does festival paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you need water?
Send pitch details and we will confirm.
Places near Nutley
Also in Nutley
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Perfect for your event in Nutley
It covers several diets with one trader.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Open days
- Food and music festivals
- Sports clubs and race days
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Nutley Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if it rains
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- We cover Nutley and the whole of East Sussex
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Plan seating near the food area
Crew meals are served at set times.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
- 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