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Festival Paella Catering in Rusper
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Rusper. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- County and country shows
- Open days and community events
- Race days and sports events
Festival paella catering near Rusper
Who books festival paella catering in Rusper?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Rusper and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Country shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Village fêtes
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Rusper Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Festival paella catering in Rusper, made fresh on the day
The cooking is part of the show. People stop, watch and come back to eat. For open days and seasonal markets, we can cook vegan paella, churros and seafood paella.
For a village fête or field event near Rusper, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Rusper (RH12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Rusper
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Schedule crew meals
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Provide seating near the food
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Summer events in Rusper have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Rusper, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Towns and villages near Rusper
Other catering in Rusper
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Rusper
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Events in Rusper and across West Sussex
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Rusper events: pitches and permissions
Rusper is about 4 miles west of Crawley, in West Sussex. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Rusper. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Faygate station is about 1.8 miles away. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Mary Magdalene church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Within about 6 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Festival paella catering in RH12 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include High Street, Cooks Mead and Chalice Walk; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Rusper, we also cover Lambs Green (1 mile east), Ifieldwood (2 miles east), Russ Hill (3 miles north-east), Bewbush (3 miles south-east) and Cudworth (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (4 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), East Grinstead (12 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Museum (3.9 miles east) and Crawley Hospital (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Rusper include Vann Lake and Warnham LNR.
Rusper questions
How far is Rusper from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Rusper too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
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.
What do you need at the pitch?
Send pitch details and we will confirm.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What affects the price in Rusper
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- How many courses
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use 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