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Festival & event paella in Peasmarsh, East Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Peasmarsh and the surrounding area.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Food and music festivals
- Sports club events
Festival paella catering for Peasmarsh events
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Festival paella catering for your event in Peasmarsh
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. We cook churros, seafood paella and giant-pan paella, and we are frequently booked for school and charity events and feeding crew and volunteers.
At a field event near Peasmarsh, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Peasmarsh (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Summer events in Peasmarsh 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.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Peasmarsh, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Peasmarsh: your questions answered
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Peasmarsh?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Which station should guests use for Peasmarsh?
The closest is Rye station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you come to Peasmarsh?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Peasmarsh. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Events in Peasmarsh and across East Sussex
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
How we price festival paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Also near Peasmarsh
Other catering in Peasmarsh
Perfect for your event in Peasmarsh
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Peasmarsh, people book us for events such as:
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
- Community events and open days
- VIP and hospitality areas
For visitors coming by rail, Rye station is about 2.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
- Staff numbers and hours
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Schedule crew meals
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Put all trader information in one pack
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Running an event in Peasmarsh
Peasmarsh is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Peasmarsh and nearby villages. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Peasmarsh to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. The coast is within about 3 miles of Peasmarsh, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
We cook at events all over TN31. Streets in the area include Main Street, Farleys Way and The Maltings, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Flackley Ash (1 mile north-west), Beckley (2 miles north-west), Cock Marling (2 miles south), Udimore (3 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Ypres Tower (2.6 miles south-east) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Peasmarsh include Flatropers Wood.
- Nearby schools include Rye College (2.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Horse And Cart Inn (under half a mile south-east)
- 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