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Festival & event paella in Colwood, West Sussex
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Colwood.
- Community events and open days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Village fêtes
Festival paella catering in Colwood
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
How our festival paella catering works in Colwood
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. Typical bookings include agricultural and county shows and open days and community events, with chicken and chorizo paella, churros and giant-pan paella.
For a village fête or field event near Colwood, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Colwood (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Colwood? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
How we price festival paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Colwood, and we will put together a menu and price.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, events in Colwood stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- A level pitch on firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
FAQs for Colwood
Is Colwood close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Colwood?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you need water?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Schedule crew meals
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Send traders one clear trader pack
We set up at the agreed time.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Nearby places to Colwood
Other catering in Colwood
Events we cater in Colwood
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Colwood:
- Country shows
- Sports clubs and race days
- Food and music festivals
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Events in parks such as Leonardslee need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
Event catering near Colwood
Colwood is about 5 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. For festival paella catering in Colwood, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Within about 8 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cook at events all over RH17. From Earwig Lane and Cross Colwood Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Colwood for festival paella catering include Crabtree (1 mile north-west), Lower Beeding (2 miles north-west), Slaugham (3 miles north), Plummers Plain (3 miles north) and Monk's Gate (3 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (6 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Colwood include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- 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