East Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering in Vines Cross
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Vines Cross and the surrounding area.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open days
- Sports club events
Book festival paella catering in Vines Cross
Festival paella catering in Vines Cross, made fresh on the day
One paella stall covers many diets: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That makes life easier for organisers. We cook vegan paella, churros and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for charity and school events and agricultural and county shows.
Rural events near Vines Cross can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Vines Cross (TN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Flat, firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. For an evening event in Vines Cross, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Vines Cross? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Community events around Vines Cross
Vines Cross is about 5 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in Vines Cross will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our events stretch from Vines Cross to Brighton (19 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Vines Cross, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We cater events across TN21 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater events in Warbleton (1 mile north-east), Horam (1 mile west), Maynard's Green (1 mile north-west), Burlow (2 miles south-west) and Old Heathfield (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles west) and Hailsham (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (3.9 miles east) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.1 miles west). The countryside around Vines Cross includes Selwyns Wood.
- Schools near Vines Cross include Heathfield Community College (2.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Brewers Arms (under half a mile north)
Towns and villages near Vines Cross
What else we do in Vines Cross
Events we cater in Vines Cross
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Community events and open days
- Sports club events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
School fairs, for a school like Maynards Green Community Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Catering across East Sussex, including Vines Cross
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Vines Cross: your questions answered
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Vines Cross?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Is Vines Cross too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How quickly can you serve?
It is one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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