East Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering in Stonecrouch
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Stonecrouch. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Country shows
- Open days and community events
Festival paella catering in Stonecrouch
Festival paella catering for your event in Stonecrouch
One paella stall covers many diets: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That simplifies your food line-up. Typical bookings include village fêtes and race days and sports events, serving chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella.
Near Stonecrouch, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Stonecrouch (TN5)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What festival paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Stonecrouch questions
How far is Stonecrouch from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Service from the pan is fast, which suits busy periods.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Stonecrouch
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Also near Stonecrouch
Also in Stonecrouch
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Summer events in Stonecrouch have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Event catering near Stonecrouch
Stonecrouch is about 8 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. For an event in Stonecrouch, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Stonecrouch is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 29 miles away.
Within about 4 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN5, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in Kilndown (1 mile north), Three Leg Cross (1 mile south-west), Flimwell (2 miles south-east), Bedgebury Cross (2 miles north-east) and Riseden (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (15 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles west), Heathfield (10 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south-west), Hollington (15 miles south) and Hellingly (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Bewl Water.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Stonecrouch
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Plan seating near the food area
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
- 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