West Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering in Five Oaks
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Five Oaks.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Festival paella catering in Five Oaks
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Festival paella catering in Five Oaks, made fresh on the day
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. Whether it is food and music festivals and charity and school events, we can cook seafood paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Near Five Oaks, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Five Oaks (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Why choose live paella in Five Oaks?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. 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.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A quote that spells everything out
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, events in Five Oaks stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- 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
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Five Oaks: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Five Oaks?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
How far is Five Oaks from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cover Five Oaks?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Five Oaks and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Five Oaks
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Sports club events
- Music and food festivals
- County and country shows
- School and charity events
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as The Weald School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the team stays
- Whether VAT is included
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Flat, firm ground
- Spacing from tents and other structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
For event organisers in Five Oaks
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Event catering near Five Oaks
Five Oaks is about 5 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Five Oaks to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Five Oaks is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 15 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Billingshurst station is about 2.2 miles away.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH14. From Horsham Road, Hayes Wood Road and Stane Street or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Five Oaks for festival paella catering include The Haven (1 mile north-west), Billingshurst (2 miles south-west), Slinfold (2 miles north-east), Newpound Common (3 miles west) and Coneyhurst (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-east) and Broadfield (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Christs Hospital School Museum (3.1 miles east) and Horsham Hospital (5 miles east).
Places near Five Oaks
Other catering in Five Oaks
- 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