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Festival & event paella in South Street, East Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in South Street and across East Sussex.
- Race days and sports events
- County and country shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Festival paella catering in South Street
About our festival paella catering in South Street
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it is feeding crew and volunteers and sports club events, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and seafood paella and more.
Rural events near South Street can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- South Street (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening events in South Street have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
Why choose live paella in South Street?
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why South Street hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
Where we can cook in South Street
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Schedule crew meals
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
What festival paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
South Street events: pitches and permissions
South Street is about 5 miles east of Burgess Hill, in East Sussex. Across the BN8 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. We cook right across the region, from South Street to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Peter? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Plumpton station is about 2.2 miles away. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 5 miles of South Street, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For festival paella catering in BN8, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Green Lane, Markstakes Corner and St James Walk, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in South Chailey (1 mile south), Chailey (1 mile north-east), North Chailey (2 miles north), Chiltington (2 miles south) and Plumpton Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near South Street include Blackcap and Malling Down.
- Schools near South Street include Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells Inn (0.5 miles north)
Who books festival paella catering in South Street?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Sports club events
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Chailey School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- Space, access and power needs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Staff numbers and hours
Nearby places to South Street
What else we do in South Street
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Your questions about festival paella catering in South Street
Is South Street too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in South Street?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
- 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