West Sussex · England
Festival & event paella in Rowfant, West Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Rowfant and the surrounding area.
- Open days
- Festivals
- County and country shows
Festival paella catering for Rowfant events
Festival paella catering in Rowfant, made fresh on the day
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. We cook vegan paella, giant-pan paella and churros, and typical bookings are for agricultural and county shows and food and music festivals.
At a field event near Rowfant, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Rowfant (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Rowfant?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Rowfant events: pitches and permissions
Rowfant is about 4 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Rowfant and the surrounding area. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Three Bridges station is about 2.6 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Turners Hill CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 7 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in RH10 is planned around your venue and timings. Other places close to Rowfant for festival paella catering include Copthorne (2 miles north-west), Worth (2 miles west), Pound Hill (2 miles west), Maidenbower (2 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (4 miles west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles east) and Broadfield (5 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find County Mall (3.6 miles west) and Langley Green Hospital (4 miles west). The countryside around Rowfant includes Hedgecourt Lake.
Also in Rowfant
Your questions about festival paella catering in Rowfant
Which station should guests use for Rowfant?
The closest is Three Bridges station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Rowfant?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you feed our volunteers?
We can. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
What affects the price in Rowfant
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- A level pitch on firm ground
- A pitch away from tents and structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Rowfant
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
For event organisers in Rowfant
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Rowfant? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Summer events in Rowfant have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- 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
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Occasions we cook for in Rowfant
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
Whatever you are celebrating in Rowfant, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Food and music festivals
- Village fêtes
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Open days and community events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as All Saints Parish Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Who provides the crockery
- 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