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Festival Paella Catering in Gossops Green
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Gossops Green and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Open days and community events
- Race days and sports events
Festival paella catering in Gossops Green
About our festival paella catering in Gossops Green
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, standing up or sitting on the grass. For farmers’ and Christmas markets and county and country shows, we can cook vegan paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Gossops Green are made for a paella stall. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Gossops Green (RH11, RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Nearby places to Gossops Green
Other catering in Gossops Green
Gossops Green events: pitches and permissions
Gossops Green is about 1 mile west of Crawley, in West Sussex. For an event in Gossops Green, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Gossops Green to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
If your event is in Target Hill Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. Running a fête for a church like St Peter's? A paella pan draws people in.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH11 and RH10, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Oak Road, Capel Lane and Goffs Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Gossops Green sits on or near the A23, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also cater events in Ifield (1 mile north), Bewbush (1 mile south-west), Ifieldwood (2 miles north-west), Lambs Green (2 miles west) and Russ Hill (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are County Mall (0.9 miles east) and Crawley Hospital (under half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include St Wilfrid's Catholic School (under half a mile south-east) and The Mill Primary Academy (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (under half a mile east)
Events we cater in Gossops Green
Crew love a hot meal.
In Gossops Green and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Sports clubs and race days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Open days and community events
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Ifield Community College, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
- Allergen information for each dish
Live paella or other catering?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. For an evening event in Gossops Green, 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’ll serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Planning festival paella catering in Gossops Green? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
What affects the price in Gossops Green
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the space, if you can
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Provide seating near the food
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Common questions in Gossops Green
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Gossops Green?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cook in Target Hill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you cover Gossops Green?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Gossops Green and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What documents can you send?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
- 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