West Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering for Copthorne events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Copthorne. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Festival paella catering near Copthorne
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
About our festival paella catering in Copthorne
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it is country shows and farmers’ and Christmas markets, we can cook churros, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Around Copthorne, a fête or summer fair suits a giant paella pan. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Copthorne (RH10, RH6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Evening events in Copthorne have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or RH10 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Copthorne? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Why choose live paella in Copthorne?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Schedule crew meals
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Copthorne
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 follow the site rules.
Can you cook in Worth Park Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll check availability.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Copthorne.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send us your list.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Community events around Copthorne
Copthorne is about 3 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Copthorne. Copthorne is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
If your event is in Worth Park Gardens, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. Running a fête for a church like St John's Church? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 8 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 RH10 and RH6, we can cook for your guests. From Church Road, Brookside and Bridgelands or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Main roads around Copthorne include the A264, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Other places close to Copthorne for festival paella catering include Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-west), Forge Wood (1 mile west), Tinsley Green (1 mile west), Burstow (1 mile north) and Keeper's Corner (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (3 miles south-west), Horsham (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (5 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.6 miles east) and County Mall (3 miles south-west). The countryside around Copthorne includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hazelwick School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cherry Tree pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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