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Festival & event paella in Stonegate, East Sussex
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Stonegate.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- School and charity events
- Open days
Live festival paella catering in Stonegate
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Festival paella catering in Stonegate, made fresh on the day
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. We are frequently asked to cater country shows and open days and community events, with churros, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a village fête or field event near Stonegate, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Where
- Stonegate (TN5)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Stonegate
Also in Stonegate
Running an event in Stonegate
Stonegate is about 9 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in Stonegate will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cook in 289 places across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter? A paella pan draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Stonegate Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. 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.
For festival paella catering in TN5, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Station Road, Forge Field and Lymden Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Stonegate for festival paella catering include Wallcrouch (1 mile north), Shover's Green (1 mile north-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles north), Witherenden Hill (2 miles south-west) and Holton Hill (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles west), St Leonards (14 miles south-east) and Uckfield (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (4.4 miles north) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Bewl Water.
Why choose festival paella catering in Stonegate?
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Community events and open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Agricultural and county shows
- Food and music festivals
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Stonegate station, about 1 mile south-west.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether travel is included
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. For an evening event in Stonegate, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Stonegate
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Stonegate
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Stonegate questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Stonegate?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Stonegate too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
What do you need at the pitch?
Send pitch details and we will confirm.
Do you come to Stonegate?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Stonegate is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Plan seating near the food area
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask about peak-time capacity
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch, following your trader pack.
Extra pans for busy periods.
For event organisers in Stonegate
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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