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Festival Paella Catering for Chelwood Gate events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Chelwood Gate.
- Music and food festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Festival paella catering near Chelwood Gate
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Festival paella catering in Chelwood Gate, made fresh on the day
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. For open days and community events and music and food festivals, we can cook vegan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
At a fête or field event near Chelwood Gate, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Chelwood Gate (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Event catering near Chelwood Gate
Chelwood Gate is about 6 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Chelwood Gate and nearby villages. Chelwood Gate is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Chelwood Gate to Brighton (16 miles away).
Within about 4 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in RH17, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Your event could be at a home on Beaconsfield Road, Stone Quarry Road and Isle of Thorns or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Chelwood Common (1 mile south), Birchgrove (1 mile west), Wych Cross (1 mile north), Danehill (2 miles south-west) and Nutley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5.9 miles east). The countryside around Chelwood Gate includes Brickfield Meadow.
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Places near Chelwood Gate
Other catering in Chelwood Gate
Where we can cook in Chelwood Gate
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Trader information and site rules
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
FAQs for Chelwood Gate
How far is Chelwood Gate from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Chelwood Gate?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Will there be long queues?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Summer events in Chelwood Gate have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Events we cater in Chelwood Gate
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Sports club events
- School and charity events
- County and country shows
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Chelwood Gate Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
- 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