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Festival Paella Catering for Telscombe Cliffs events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Telscombe Cliffs and across East Sussex.
- Agricultural and county shows
- Village fêtes
- Festivals
Festival paella catering in Telscombe Cliffs
Live paella or other catering?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- We cover Telscombe Cliffs and the whole of East Sussex
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Festival paella catering in Telscombe Cliffs, cooked live
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. For community events and open days and village fêtes and summer fairs, we can cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella and more.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Telscombe Cliffs are made for a paella stall. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Telscombe Cliffs (BN10)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Put picnic tables near the traders
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Larger pans for peak times.
Community events around Telscombe Cliffs
Telscombe Cliffs is about 3 miles west of Newhaven, in East Sussex. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Telscombe Cliffs. Telscombe Cliffs is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Telscombe Cliffs to Brighton (about 6 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Ascension Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Telscombe Cliffs Community Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 6 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 6 miles of Telscombe Cliffs, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
For festival paella catering in BN10, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include Park Avenue, Ambleside Avenue and Park View Rise; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Telscombe (1 mile north), Peacehaven (1 mile east), East Saltdean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile west) and Piddinghoe (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (5 miles east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (13 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles east).
A little further out are Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Telscombe Cliffs include Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Peacehaven Community School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Smugglers Rest pub (0.6 miles west)
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Access for unloading at set-up
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Telscombe Cliffs
Do you trade at school fairs around Telscombe Cliffs?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
What’s the nearest station to Telscombe Cliffs for guests?
Newhaven Town station, about 2.9 miles east of the centre.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including East Sussex. See all areas.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What does festival paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
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. Evening events in Telscombe Cliffs 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.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Who books festival paella catering in Telscombe Cliffs?
It copes with peak times, because it is served from big pans.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- County and country shows
- School and charity events
- Food and music festivals
- Race days and sports events
For visitors coming by rail, Newhaven Town station is about 2.9 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
Also near Telscombe Cliffs
Other catering in Telscombe Cliffs
- 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