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Festival & event paella in Crosspost, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Crosspost and the surrounding area.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open days and community events
- Food and music festivals
Live festival paella catering in Crosspost
About our festival paella catering in Crosspost
Few street foods pull a crowd like a huge paella pan. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and service from the pan is fast. Typical bookings include country shows and music and food festivals, serving chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegan paella.
For a village fête or field event near Crosspost, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Crosspost (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Firm, level ground
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Who books festival paella catering in Crosspost?
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Country shows
- Sports club events
- Community events and open days
- Festivals
School fairs, for a school like Bolney CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How late numbers can change
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Places near Crosspost
What else we do in Crosspost
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
Planning festival paella catering in Crosspost? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Crosspost questions
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you trade at school fairs around Crosspost?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What do you need at the pitch?
Send pitch details and we’ll confirm.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Crosspost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Running an event in Crosspost
Crosspost is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We bring festival paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Crosspost. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 11 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Wivelsfield station is about 4.2 miles away. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Mary Magdalene's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Within about 7 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in RH17 is planned around your venue and timings. From Cowfold Road and Chapel Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Bolney (1 mile north-east), Twineham Green (1 mile south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (2 miles south-west) and Kent Street (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (9 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Dene Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Crosspost include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. For an evening event in Crosspost, 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 what we will serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Provide seating near the food
- Schedule crew meals
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Why choose live paella in Crosspost?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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