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Festival Paella Catering for Hassocks events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Hassocks and the surrounding area.
- Charity and school events
- Village fêtes
- Sports clubs and race days
Festival paella catering near Hassocks
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, events in Hassocks stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Festival paella catering in Hassocks, cooked live
The cooking is part of the show. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. Whether it is charity and school events and music and food festivals, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, churros and seafood paella.
For events in a place like Hassocks, one hot-food trader that suits most diets makes life easy. A paella stall does that. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Hassocks (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we’re needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Who books festival paella catering in Hassocks?
One trader, many diets.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hassocks and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Food and music festivals
- Race days and sports events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Running a fête for a church like St Francis of Assisi? A paella pan draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
- Staff numbers and hours
Running an event in Hassocks
Hassocks is about 2 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Hassocks and the surrounding area. Hassocks is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Hassocks to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Hassocks has its own station, Hassocks station. School fairs, for a school like Hassocks Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 2 miles of Hassocks, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the BN6 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on London Road, Semley Road and Farm Close. For events just outside Hassocks, we cover Keymer (1 mile east), Hurst Wickham (1 mile north-west), Clayton (1 mile south), Hurstpierpoint (1 mile north-west) and Ditchling (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (12 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (less than half a mile south-west) and Clayton Castle (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Hassocks include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Schools near Hassocks include Downlands Community School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Hassocks pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Your questions about festival paella catering in Hassocks
How far is Hassocks from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Firm, level ground
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Hassocks
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Provide seating near the food
- Put all trader information in one pack
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hassocks? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Also near Hassocks
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