West Sussex · England
Festival & event paella in Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Burgess Hill: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Race days and sports events
- Festivals
- Open days
Festival paella catering near Burgess Hill
Festival paella catering for your event in Burgess Hill
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and service from the pan is fast. For county and country shows and open days, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and churros.
In Burgess Hill, a good food stall can make an event. Paella covers meat, seafood and vegan in one pitch. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Burgess Hill (RH15)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. For an evening event in Burgess Hill, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Occasions we cook for in Burgess Hill
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
In Burgess Hill and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- County and country shows
- Charity and school events
- Community events and open days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St John the Evangelist's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How bad weather is handled
- Allergen information for each dish
- The venue requirements
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Community events around Burgess Hill
Burgess Hill is about 9 miles north of Brighton, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Burgess Hill, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Burgess Hill to Brighton (9 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, Burgess Hill station is in Burgess Hill itself. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 3 miles of Burgess Hill, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in RH15, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Church Road, Station Road and Lower Church Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Being close to the A273 and B2036, Burgess Hill is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. Close by, we cover events in Jacob's Post (1 mile west), World's End (1 mile north-east), Abbotsford (1 mile north-west), Goddards Green (2 miles west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west). Burgess Hill is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex, with lots of choice for events.
A little further out are Burgess Hill Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Clayton Castle (3.4 miles south). Not far away are Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oakmeeds Community College (under half a mile south-west) and Burgess Hill Girls (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Six Gold Martlets pub (within half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Burgess Hill
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
Planning festival paella catering in Burgess Hill? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across West Sussex, including Burgess Hill
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Burgess Hill
Which station should guests use for Burgess Hill?
Burgess Hill has its own station: Burgess Hill station.
Do you trade at school fairs around Burgess Hill?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you come to Burgess Hill?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Burgess Hill. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Send us the details, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
- 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