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Festival & event paella in South Malling, East Sussex
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in South Malling and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Open days and community events
- Sports clubs and race days
Festival paella catering near South Malling
Paella compared with other options
Not every trader covers vegans. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Festival paella catering for your event in South Malling
Few street foods pull a crowd like a huge paella pan. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and service from the pan is fast. We are often asked to cater village fêtes and summer fairs and music and food festivals, serving giant-pan paella, seafood paella and vegan paella.
Summer fairs around South Malling are often run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- South Malling (BN7, BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in South Malling
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Fairs, fêtes and events in South Malling
South Malling is about 1 mile north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your event in South Malling, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from South Malling to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in parks such as Railway Land need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. Within about a mile is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For festival paella catering in BN7 and BN8, we plan around your venue. From Lee Road, New Road and Mill Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. With the A26 and A2029 close by, South Malling is easy for us to reach for your event. For events just outside South Malling, we cover Lewes (1 mile south-west), Cliffe (1 mile south-east), Southover (1 mile south), Hamsey (1 mile north) and Offham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include St John under the Castle Lewes (under half a mile south-west) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
- Schools near South Malling include Lewes Old Grammar School (0.6 miles south-west) and Priory School (0.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include Elephant and Castle pub (within half a mile south-west)
Other catering in South Malling
Occasions we cook for in South Malling
It copes with peak times, thanks to big-batch cooking.
In South Malling and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- School and charity events
- Food and music festivals
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Race days and sports events
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Michael? A paella pan draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How long the team stays
- VAT, if it applies
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
For event organisers in South Malling
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
FAQs for South Malling
Could we have live paella in Railway Land?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for South Malling?
Lewes station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the event needs and we will send it with our application.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How much does festival paella catering cost in South Malling?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. Evening events in South Malling have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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