West Sussex · England
Festival & event paella in Sharpthorne, West Sussex
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Sharpthorne: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Seasonal markets
- Sports clubs and race days
- School fairs and fundraisers
Live festival paella catering in Sharpthorne
Why choose festival paella catering in Sharpthorne?
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Open days
- Music and food festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, East Grinstead station is about 3.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
How our festival paella catering works in Sharpthorne
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. For village fêtes and open days and community events, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegan paella and more.
A fête near Sharpthorne might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Sharpthorne (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. For an evening event in Sharpthorne, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- 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.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Event catering near Sharpthorne
Sharpthorne is about 4 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Sharpthorne will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Sharpthorne is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like St Margaret's Church? A paella pan draws people in. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as West Hoathly CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 4 miles is the High Weald National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH19, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Station Road, Marlpit Road and Bayhams Field. We also cook at events in West Hoathly (1 mile west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Selsfield Common (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (7 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (4 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles south) and East Grinstead Museum (3.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Sharpthorne includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Fox pub (less than half a mile west)
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Live paella or other catering?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- We cover Sharpthorne and the whole of West Sussex
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Sharpthorne: your questions answered
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Sharpthorne?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
How far is Sharpthorne from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Sharpthorne.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What affects the price in Sharpthorne
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Schedule crew meals
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Flat, firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
Should I cook it myself?
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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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