Brighton and Hove · England
Festival Paella Catering for Roedean events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Roedean and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Music and food festivals
- Community events and open days
Festival paella catering near Roedean
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Summer events in Roedean have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Festival paella catering in Roedean, made fresh on the day
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. Typical bookings include summer fairs and fêtes and christmas and farmers’ markets, serving seafood paella, churros and vegan paella.
Rural events near Roedean can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Roedean (BN2)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Roedean
Other catering in Roedean
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Provide seating near the food
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Community events around Roedean
Roedean is about 2 miles east of Carlton Hill, in Brighton and Hove. For festival paella catering in Roedean, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Mark's CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Brighton station, about 2.2 miles north-west. Within about 7 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Here we cover the BN2 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Peel Road, Cliff Road and Henley Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Roedean, we cover Ovingdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile east), Saltdean (3 miles east), East Saltdean (3 miles east) and Falmer (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Brunswick (3 miles west), Seven Dials (3 miles north-west), Hollingdean (3 miles north-west) and Prestonville (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find French Convalescent Home (0.5 miles west) and Churchill Square (2.3 miles west). Open spaces near Roedean include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Local schools include St Mary's Hall (0.8 miles west) and Longhill High School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Master Mariner pub (within half a mile south-west)
Questions from Roedean
Do you come out to small places like Roedean?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook in Whitehawk Hill?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Paella compared with other options
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, so queues move quickly. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- We cover Roedean and the whole of Brighton and Hove
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Roedean, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Events we cater in Roedean
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
In Roedean and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Food and music festivals
If your event is in Whitehawk Hill, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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