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Festival Paella Catering for Pickhurst events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Pickhurst and across West Sussex.
- Food and music festivals
- Charity and school events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Planning an event in Pickhurst?
About our festival paella catering in Pickhurst
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. For seasonal markets and county and country shows, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella for your guests.
At a fête or field event near Pickhurst, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Pickhurst (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Running an event in Pickhurst
Pickhurst is about 11 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Pickhurst to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Pickhurst to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 5 miles of Pickhurst, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in RH20, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Pulborough (1 mile south-east), Bedham (2 miles west), Hardham (2 miles south), Fittleworth (2 miles south-west) and Lower Horncroft (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Coates Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include The Mens.
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Pickhurst
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Who books festival paella catering in Pickhurst?
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Open days and community events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Village fêtes
- Food and music festivals
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 1.4 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- What happens if it rains
Pickhurst: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Pickhurst for guests?
The closest is Pulborough station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Is Pickhurst too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you cater in Pickhurst?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Pickhurst and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. Evening events in Pickhurst have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Pickhurst?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Also near Pickhurst
Other catering in Pickhurst
- 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