East Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering in Trolliloes
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Trolliloes: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Country shows
- Sports clubs and race days
Festival paella catering for Trolliloes events
Trolliloes questions
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Trolliloes from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you feed our volunteers?
We can. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you come to Trolliloes?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Trolliloes. To check your date, use our quote form.
Festival paella catering in Trolliloes, made fresh on the day
One paella stall covers many diets: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That makes life easier for organisers. We are frequently asked to cater race days and sports events and food and music festivals, serving giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
Rural events near Trolliloes can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Trolliloes (BN27)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Trolliloes? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Schedule crew meals
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Trolliloes hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Who books festival paella catering in Trolliloes?
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Trolliloes and East Sussex:
- Open days
- Agricultural and county shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Charity and school events
Before booking anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- A clear list of what’s included
Towns and villages near Trolliloes
More for events in Trolliloes
Fairs, fêtes and events in Trolliloes
Trolliloes is about 4 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Events in Trolliloes are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our events stretch from Trolliloes to Brighton (20 miles away).
Within about 7 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the BN27 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Trolliloes Lane and New Road. If your venue is just outside Trolliloes, we also cover Bodle Street Green (1 mile east), Rushlake Green (2 miles north), Brownbread Street (3 miles east), Dallington (3 miles north-east) and The Pound (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (3.7 miles north-west) and Old Castle (2.8 miles north-east).
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Evening events in Trolliloes have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get 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, send us your details through our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
- 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