East Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering in Penhurst
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Penhurst and the surrounding area.
- Country shows
- Open days and community events
- Sports clubs and race days
Planning an event in Penhurst?
Festival paella catering for your event in Penhurst
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list. We’re often asked to cater VIP and hospitality areas and open days and community events, with chicken and chorizo paella, churros and giant-pan paella.
For a village fête or field event near Penhurst, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Penhurst (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Penhurst
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Running an event in Penhurst
Penhurst is about 6 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Anywhere in TN33, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Penhurst is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Penhurst to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
If your event is in Ashburnham Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Michael? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 6 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For festival paella catering in TN33, we plan around your venue and timings. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Steven's Crouch (2 miles south-east), Netherfield (2 miles north-east), Twelve Oaks (2 miles north), Hollingrove (3 miles north) and Brightling (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (11 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-east), Hailsham (8 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Museum of Local History (3.2 miles east) and Bexhill Hospital (5.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
Live paella or other catering?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Penhurst hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Events we cater in Penhurst
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Sports club events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Country shows
- Music and food festivals
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Battle station, about 3.8 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access and power needs
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Penhurst? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Penhurst questions
How far is Penhurst from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Penhurst for guests?
Battle station, about 3.8 miles east of the centre.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Penhurst?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you need water?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, events in Penhurst stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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More for events in Penhurst
- 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