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Festival & event paella in Billingshurst, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Billingshurst and the surrounding area.
- Food and music festivals
- Village fêtes
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Planning an event in Billingshurst?
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Trader information and site rules
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
About our festival paella catering in Billingshurst
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Billingshurst. We cook giant-pan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater county and country shows and race days and sports events.
Summer fairs around Billingshurst are often run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything and needs little help is a bonus. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Billingshurst (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Summer events in Billingshurst have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Billingshurst, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Common questions in Billingshurst
Do you trade at school fairs around Billingshurst?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which station should guests use for Billingshurst?
Billingshurst station, in Billingshurst itself.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Book crew catering in advance
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Check allergen info is on display
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Who books festival paella catering in Billingshurst?
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- School and charity events
- Food and music festivals
- Sports club events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Running a fête for a church like Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel? A paella pan draws people in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How bad weather is handled
- How late numbers can change
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Fairs, fêtes and events in Billingshurst
Billingshurst is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Billingshurst to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Billingshurst is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Billingshurst to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Billingshurst station is in Billingshurst itself. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Billingshurst Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Wherever your event is in RH14, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on High Street, Station Road and Lower Station Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Coneyhurst (2 miles south-east), Newpound Common (2 miles north-west), Five Oaks (2 miles north-east), The Haven (3 miles north) and Slinfold (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south).
The countryside around Billingshurst includes The Mens.
- Local schools include The Weald School (within half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Railway Inn (less than half a mile south)
Paella compared with other options
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, keeping queues short. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Billingshurst and across West Sussex
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
What affects the price in Billingshurst
These are the factors that matter most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Billingshurst
Also in Billingshurst
- 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