East Sussex · England
Festival & event paella in Pevensey, 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 Pevensey.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Open days
Festival paella catering in Pevensey
How our festival paella catering works in Pevensey
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. For sports clubs and race days and school fairs and fundraisers, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
A fête near Pevensey might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Pevensey (BN24)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Pevensey
Can you cook near the sea around Pevensey?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Pevensey?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we will let you know if we’re available.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
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.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including East Sussex. See all areas.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Pevensey events: pitches and permissions
Pevensey is about 3 miles north-east of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Pevensey and nearby villages. Pevensey is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, Pevensey Bay station is in Pevensey itself. Within about 8 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 5 miles of Pevensey, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Anywhere in BN24, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Church Lane and Bridge End or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Pevensey Bay (1 mile south-east), Westham (1 mile west), Jenkins' Green (1 mile west), Langney (2 miles south-west) and Normans' Bay (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (3 miles south-west), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles east), Seaford (10 miles west), Lewes (15 miles west) and Hailsham (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (within half a mile west) and Pevensey Castle (less than half a mile west). Open spaces near Pevensey include Gillham Wood and Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Bell School (1.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Smugglers' Inn (within half a mile north-west)
What affects the price in Pevensey
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
Planning festival paella catering in Pevensey? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Occasions we cook for in Pevensey
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Pevensey, people book us for events such as:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Seasonal markets
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Sports clubs and race days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St. Nicolas Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Firm, level ground
- Access for unloading at set-up
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Give traders a single information pack
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch, following your trader pack.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, events in Pevensey stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
Not every trader covers vegans. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
- We cover Pevensey and the whole of East Sussex
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Places near Pevensey
Other catering in Pevensey
- 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