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Festival & event paella in Keymer, West Sussex
Planning festival paella catering in Keymer? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
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About our festival paella catering in Keymer
The cooking is part of the show. People stop, watch and come back to eat. We cook churros, giant-pan paella and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater seasonal markets and feeding crew and volunteers.
For events in a place like Keymer, one hot-food trader that suits most diets makes life easy. A paella stall does that. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Keymer (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
- We cover Keymer and the whole of West Sussex
Keymer: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Keymer?
The closest is Hassocks station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
How far is Keymer from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we’ll check availability.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Service from the pan is fast, ideal for peak times.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Who books festival paella catering in Keymer?
It brings theatre to the food court.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Keymer, people book us for occasions like:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Country shows
- Seasonal markets
- Community events and open days
Running a fête for a church like St Cosmas and St Damian Church? A paella pan draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Running an event in Keymer
Keymer is about 2 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. From the centre of Keymer to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Keymer is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Keymer to Brighton (6 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as The Windmills Junior School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, Hassocks station is about 0.5 miles away. Within about a mile is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cook at events all over the BN6 postcode area. Local streets include Flowers Close, The Quadrant and Kymer Gardens; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in Hassocks (1 mile west), Ditchling (1 mile east), Clayton (1 mile south-west), Hurst Wickham (1 mile north-west) and Westmeston (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north), East Grinstead (15 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Clayton Castle (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Keymer includes Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Downlands Community School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Greyhound Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Schedule crew meals
Crew meals are served at set times.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For an evening event in Keymer, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Keymer, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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What festival paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Planning festival paella catering in Keymer? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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