West Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering in Dragons Green
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Dragons Green: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Charity and school events
- Music and food festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Festival paella catering for Dragons Green events
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Flat, firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
Festival paella catering in Dragons Green, made fresh on the day
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list. For summer fairs and fêtes and crew, volunteer and VIP catering, we can cook vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Rural events near Dragons Green can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Dragons Green (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
What festival paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Running an event in Dragons Green
Dragons Green is about 5 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We bring festival paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Dragons Green and the surrounding area. Dragons Green is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Shipley CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
For festival paella catering in RH13, we plan around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on Dragons Lane and Dragons Green Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Shipley (1 mile south), Whitehall (1 mile south), Broomer's Corner (2 miles south-west), Dial Post (3 miles south) and West Grinstead (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.2 miles north). The countryside around Dragons Green includes Knepp Wildland.
Who books festival paella catering in Dragons Green?
It covers several diets with one trader.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Dragons Green, people book us for occasions like:
- Charity and school events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Sports clubs and race days
- Village fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, Billingshurst station is about 3.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
FAQs for Dragons Green
Is Dragons Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Dragons Green?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Send us the details, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What do you need at the pitch?
We will confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
The process
On the day, 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. Summer events in Dragons Green have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Related guides
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
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Also in Dragons Green
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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