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Festival & event paella in Hurst Wickham, West Sussex
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Hurst Wickham.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- County and country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Festival paella catering near Hurst Wickham
Festival paella catering in Hurst Wickham, cooked live
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. We cook churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for school fairs and fundraisers and open days.
At a field event near Hurst Wickham, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Hurst Wickham (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Towns and villages near Hurst Wickham
What else we do in Hurst Wickham
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hurst Wickham
Hurst Wickham is about 2 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. From the centre of Hurst Wickham to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Hurst Wickham to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Hassocks station, about 1 mile south-east. Running a fête for a church like Church of St George? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 3 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in BN6, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on College Lane, Hurst Wickham Close and Belmont Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hurstpierpoint (1 mile west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (1 mile south-east), Clayton (2 miles south-east) and Sayers Common (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 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).
Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (1.9 miles south) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Hurst Wickham include Downlands Community School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Poacher pub (0.5 miles west)
Your questions about festival paella catering in Hurst Wickham
What’s the nearest station to Hurst Wickham for guests?
The closest is Hassocks station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Hurst Wickham?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Evening events in Hurst Wickham have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Hurst Wickham
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
How we price festival paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Why choose festival paella catering in Hurst Wickham?
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Whatever you are celebrating in Hurst Wickham, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Sports clubs and race days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Charity and school events
- Agricultural and county shows
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Lawrence CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- The venue requirements
- The deadline for final numbers
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
- 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