East Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering in Twelve Oaks
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Twelve Oaks: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- County and country shows
- Race days and sports events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Planning an event in Twelve Oaks?
For event organisers in Twelve Oaks
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
About our festival paella catering in Twelve Oaks
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. For feeding crew and volunteers and music and food festivals, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella and more.
A fête near Twelve Oaks might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Location
- Twelve Oaks (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Twelve Oaks events: pitches and permissions
Twelve Oaks is about 8 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Twelve Oaks and nearby villages. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 25 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Robertsbridge station, about 3.4 miles north-east. Within about 3 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cater events across TN32 and the streets around it. Other places close to Twelve Oaks for festival paella catering include Hollingrove (1 mile north-east), Brightling (1 mile north), Oxley's Green (1 mile north), Netherfield (2 miles south-east) and Penhurst (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (2.3 miles west). Not far away are Senlac Hill.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Firm, level ground
- Trader information and site rules
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Twelve Oaks
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Check how many portions traders can serve
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Events we cater in Twelve Oaks
It copes with peak times, thanks to big-batch cooking.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Race days and sports events
- Food and music festivals
- Open days and community events
- Seasonal markets
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
- The wet-weather plan
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Also near Twelve Oaks
Other catering in Twelve Oaks
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Questions from Twelve Oaks
How far is Twelve Oaks from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Twelve Oaks?
The closest is Robertsbridge station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
What do you need at the pitch?
We will confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, events in Twelve Oaks stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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