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Festival Paella Catering for Codmore Hill events
Looking for festival paella catering in Codmore Hill? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Seasonal markets
- Village fêtes
- Sports club events
Live festival paella catering in Codmore Hill
How our festival paella catering works in Codmore Hill
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, from arrival times to waste. We’re often asked to cater seasonal markets and school and charity events, with seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
At a field event near Codmore Hill, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Codmore Hill (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Summer events in Codmore Hill 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.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Other catering in Codmore Hill
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- A level pitch on firm ground
- The event’s site rules and timings
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Occasions we cook for in Codmore Hill
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Open days
- Sports club events
- School and charity events
- Festivals
School fairs, for a school like St Mary's Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How bad weather is handled
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
For event organisers in Codmore Hill
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Why choose live paella in Codmore Hill?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Codmore Hill hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover Codmore Hill and the whole of West Sussex
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Codmore Hill: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Codmore Hill?
The closest is Pulborough station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Codmore Hill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you come to Codmore Hill?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Codmore Hill and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Service from the pan is fast, which suits busy periods.
About the dishes
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Running an event in Codmore Hill
Codmore Hill is about 10 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH20, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Codmore Hill to Brighton (19 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 5 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in RH20, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Your event could be at a home on Masons Way, Hill Farm Lane and Stane Street. Other places close to Codmore Hill for festival paella catering include Broomershill (1 mile south-east), North Heath (1 mile north-east), Nutbourne (1 mile south-east), Marehill (1 mile south-east) and Gay Street (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (4.2 miles west). The countryside around Codmore Hill includes The Mens.
- 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