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Festival & event paella in Three Oaks, East Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Three Oaks. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Community events and open days
- Sports clubs and race days
Festival paella catering near Three Oaks
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. For an evening event in Three Oaks, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How our festival paella catering works in Three Oaks
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella, and we’re frequently booked for agricultural and county shows and summer fairs and fêtes.
At a field event near Three Oaks, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Three Oaks (TN35)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Three Oaks
What else we do in Three Oaks
Running an event in Three Oaks
Three Oaks is about 3 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Three Oaks or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Three Oaks is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 33 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Buckswood School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, Three Oaks station is in Three Oaks itself. The coast is within about 4 miles of Three Oaks, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Here we cover the TN35 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Butcher's Lane, Morgay Wood Lane and Eight Acre Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Three Oaks for festival paella catering include Doleham (1 mile north-west), Broad Street (2 miles north-east), Icklesham (2 miles north-east), Broadland Row (3 miles north) and Udimore (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (3 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south), Belmont (3 miles south) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Barn Theatre and Museum (1.5 miles west) and Conquest Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Three Oaks includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Local schools include Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles south-east) and Hastings Academy (1.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hope Public House (0.9 miles south-east)
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Three Oaks
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How far is Three Oaks from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you come to Three Oaks?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Three Oaks is within our area and the rest of East Sussex. To check your date, use our quote form.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes, always. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Trader information and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Why choose live paella in Three Oaks?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Three Oaks hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Three Oaks and across East Sussex
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
What festival paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Three Oaks, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Why choose festival paella catering in Three Oaks?
It copes with peak times, thanks to big-batch cooking.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Three Oaks and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- School and charity events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Summer fairs and fêtes
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Laurence's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- How long the team stays
- The wet-weather plan
- 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