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Festival Paella Catering in Rock
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Rock: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Community events and open days
- Sports clubs and race days
- Seasonal markets
Festival paella catering for Rock events
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Summer events in Rock have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-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 clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Rock, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
About our festival paella catering in Rock
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegan paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater community events and open days and festivals.
A fête near Rock might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Rock (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Other catering in Rock
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
FAQs for Rock
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Rock?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will check availability.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Rock?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Firm, level ground
- Spacing from tents and other structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Who books festival paella catering in Rock?
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
Whatever you are celebrating in Rock, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Agricultural and county shows
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Village fêtes
- Seasonal markets
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- The wet-weather plan
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Book crew catering in advance
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Live paella or other catering?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. 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.
Why choose Love Paella in Rock
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Rock and the whole of West Sussex
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Rock? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Running an event in Rock
Rock is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Rock. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our events stretch from Rock to Brighton (about 13 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like St Mary's CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 6 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Festival paella catering in RH20 is planned around your venue. From Old London Road, London Road and Lamorna Close or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Washington (1 mile south), Heath Common (1 mile north-west), Sullington (1 mile west), Warminghurst (2 miles north) and Storrington (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (1.9 miles west). Not far away are Chanctonbury Hill.
- Schools near Rock include Rydon Community College (1.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Frankland Arms Public House (0.6 miles south)
- 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