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Festival & event paella in Preston, Brighton and Hove
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Preston.
- Sports club events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Agricultural and county shows
Live festival paella catering in Preston
About our festival paella catering in Preston
One paella stall covers many diets: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That makes life easier for organisers. We are often asked to cater community events and open days and charity and school events, serving churros, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
For events in a place like Preston, one hot-food trader that suits most diets makes life easy. Paella does exactly that. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Preston (BN1, BN3, BN88)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Your questions about festival paella catering in Preston
Do you trade at school fairs around Preston?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Could we have live paella in Preston Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
What documents can you send?
Send your requirements and we will include them with our application.
Can you feed our volunteers?
We can. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Perfect for your event in Preston
It copes with peak times, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Festivals
- Country shows
- Charity and school events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
School fairs, for a school like St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
- How late numbers can change
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Nearby places to Preston
What else we do in Preston
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Summer events in Preston have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Paella compared with other options
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Preston hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Event catering near Preston
Preston is about 1 mile north-west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Wherever your event is in the BN1 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 30 places in Brighton and Hove.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St John the Evangelist's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. If your event is in Preston Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 6 miles of Preston, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 2 miles of Preston, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cater events across the BN1, BN3 and BN88 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Home Road, Bates Road and Loder Road or the roads around them. With the A23 close by, Preston is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Preston, we also cover Withdean (1 mile north), Prestonville (1 mile south), Hollingdean (1 mile east), Seven Dials (1 mile south) and West Hill (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Saltdean (6 miles south-east), East Saltdean (6 miles south-east), Roedean (3 miles south-east), Rottingdean (4 miles south-east) and Ovingdean (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Churchill Square (1.5 miles south) and Brighton Transport Museum (0.5 miles south). Open spaces near Preston include Newmarket Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Local schools include Dorothy Stringer High School (within half a mile north-east) and Varndean College (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Crown and Anchor Inn (under half a mile south-west)
- 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