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Festival Paella Catering in Skippers Hill
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 Skippers Hill.
- Music and food festivals
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Festival paella catering near Skippers Hill
How we price festival paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the space, if you can
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Festival paella catering for your event in Skippers Hill
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Skippers Hill. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and churros, and we are often booked for charity and school events and village fêtes and summer fairs.
At a field event near Skippers Hill, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Skippers Hill (TN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about festival paella catering in Skippers Hill
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Skippers Hill?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Skippers Hill from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send your requirements and we will include them with our application.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you need water?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you come to Skippers Hill?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Skippers Hill and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Paella compared with other options
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. Summer events in Skippers Hill have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Skippers Hill events: pitches and permissions
Skippers Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Skippers Hill. Skippers Hill is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Skippers Hill Manor School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, Crowborough station is about 3.1 miles away. Within about 3 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN20. From Queensmount, Criers Lane and Holly Beech Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Skippers Hill, we also cover Butcher's Cross (1 mile north-east), Five Ashes (1 mile south), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Tickerage Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Skippers Hill includes Selwyns Wood.
- Local schools include Five Ashes CofE Primary School (within half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Ashes Inn (under half a mile south)
Why choose festival paella catering in Skippers Hill?
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
In Skippers Hill and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- School and charity events
- Open days
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Running a fête for a church like Church of the Good Shepherd? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if it rains
Places near Skippers Hill
What else we do in Skippers Hill
- 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