West Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering in Highbrook
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Highbrook.
- Agricultural and county shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Live festival paella catering in Highbrook
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
About our festival paella catering in Highbrook
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. Whether it is music and food festivals and country shows, we can cook giant-pan paella, churros and vegan paella.
Rural events near Highbrook can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Highbrook (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Highbrook events: pitches and permissions
Highbrook is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Highbrook or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Highbrook is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Highbrook to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Peter's CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like All Saints Church? A paella pan draws people in. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Highbrook, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cater events across RH17. If your venue is just outside Highbrook, we also cover Ardingly (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile west), Sharpthorne (2 miles north), West Hoathly (2 miles north) and Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (7 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Parish Museum (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Ardingly Inn (1 mile south-west)
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Highbrook hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
Allergen details are available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Common questions in Highbrook
Do you come out to small places like Highbrook?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Highbrook from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Will there be long queues?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cater in Highbrook?
Yes, we do. Highbrook is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
What do you need at the pitch?
Send pitch details and we’ll confirm.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening events in Highbrook have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
What festival paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Highbrook
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events we cater in Highbrook
It handles peak times well, because it is served from big pans.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Highbrook book us for events such as:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- County and country shows
- Open days
- Sports clubs and race days
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Balcombe station, about 3.4 miles west.
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Also in Highbrook
- 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