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Festival & event paella in Slinfold, West Sussex
Planning festival paella catering in Slinfold? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Open days
Festival paella catering for Slinfold events
About our festival paella catering in Slinfold
The cooking is part of the show. People stop, watch and come back to eat. Whether it’s food and music festivals and summer fairs and fêtes, we can cook churros, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
For a village fête or field event near Slinfold, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Slinfold (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Put picnic tables near the traders
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Extra pans for busy periods.
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Also near Slinfold
What else we do in Slinfold
Why choose festival paella catering in Slinfold?
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Slinfold and West Sussex:
- Open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Seasonal markets
Events in parks such as Farlington Strood Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
- Allergen information for each dish
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Slinfold
Slinfold is about 4 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH13, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Slinfold to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Christs Hospital station, about 2.2 miles south-east. School fairs, for a school like Slinfold CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 8 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in RH13, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include The Street, Park Road and West Way; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include The Haven (2 miles west), Five Oaks (2 miles south-west), Rudgwick (2 miles north-west), Bucks Green (3 miles north-west) and Tisman's Common (3 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles east), Horsham (4 miles east), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (14 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east) and Storrington (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Slinfold includes Warnham LNR.
- Nearby schools include Tanbridge House School (2.4 miles east)
FAQs for Slinfold
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Slinfold?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Which station should guests use for Slinfold?
The closest is Christs Hospital station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
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.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Firm, level ground
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Trader information and site rules
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, events in Slinfold stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
- 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