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Festival & event paella in Saint Hill Green, West Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Saint Hill Green. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Race days and sports events
- School fairs and fundraisers
- VIP and hospitality areas
Book festival paella catering in Saint Hill Green
Festival paella catering in Saint Hill Green, cooked live
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. We cook giant-pan paella, seafood paella and vegan paella, and we are frequently booked for music and food festivals and seasonal markets.
At a fête or field event near Saint Hill Green, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Area
- Saint Hill Green (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Saint Hill Green events: pitches and permissions
Saint Hill Green is about 2 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Events in Saint Hill Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Saint Hill Green to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like St. Barnabas Church? A paella pan draws people in. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as The Meads Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Saint Hill Green, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Festival paella catering in RH19 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Saint Hill Road and West Hoathly Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in East Grinstead (2 miles north), Ashurst Wood (2 miles east), Crawley Down (3 miles north-west), Turners Hill (3 miles west) and Felbridge (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (7 miles west), Horsham (13 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-west), Broadfield (8 miles west) and Bewbush (8 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Queen Victoria Hospital (2.4 miles north-east) and East Grinstead Museum (1.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Saint Hill Green includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Sackville School (1.8 miles north-east)
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, events in Saint Hill Green stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. 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.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often 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 will follow them.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Nearby places to Saint Hill Green
What else we do in Saint Hill Green
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Book crew catering in advance
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Larger pans for peak times.
Paella compared with other options
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across West Sussex, including Saint Hill Green
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
What affects the price in Saint Hill Green
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Saint Hill Green questions
Do you come out to small places like Saint Hill Green?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Saint Hill Green?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Will there be enough food?
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.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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