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Festival & event paella in Upperton, East Sussex
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Upperton: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Food and music festivals
- Race days and sports events
- Country shows
Planning an event in Upperton?
About our festival paella catering in Upperton
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. For seasonal markets and music and food festivals, we will put together a menu of giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros for your guests.
Events near Upperton are often volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Upperton (BN21, BN22, BN20)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Upperton
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Catering across East Sussex, including Upperton
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Upperton
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Could we have live paella in Gildrege Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Nearby places to Upperton
Other catering in Upperton
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Check allergen info is on display
Crew meals are served at set times.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Running an event in Upperton
Upperton is about 1 mile south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in Upperton will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in 289 places across East Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Upperton to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
If your event is in Gildrege Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Thomas A Becket Catholic 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 will follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about a mile of Upperton, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Here we cover the BN21, BN22 and BN20 postcode area. Streets in the area include Love Lane, Hyde Road and York Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Being close to the A2021 and A2040, Upperton is easy for us to reach for your event. We also cook at events in Old Town (1 mile west), Eastbourne (1 mile north-east), Meads (1 mile south), Holywell (1 mile south) and Ratton Village (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (14 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.9 miles north-west) and Pevensey Castle (4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upperton include Combe Hill.
- Schools near Upperton include Gildredge House (0.5 miles south-west) and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Rainbow pub (less than half a mile west)
Occasions we cook for in Upperton
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Upperton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Open days and community events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Race days and sports events
- Country shows
For visitors coming by rail, Upperton has its own station, Eastbourne station.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- Who provides the crockery
How it works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Summer events in Upperton have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- The event’s site rules and timings
- A level pitch on firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Upperton
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
- 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