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Festival Paella Catering for The Haven events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in The Haven.
- Food and music festivals
- County and country shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Live festival paella catering in The Haven
About our festival paella catering in The Haven
A paella stall covers several diets at once: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That simplifies your food line-up. Typical bookings include country shows and village fêtes and summer fairs, with vegan paella, seafood paella and churros.
A fête near The Haven might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- The Haven (RH14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in The Haven
It handles peak times well, because it is served from big pans.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Open days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 3.4 miles south.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if it rains
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Allergen information for each dish
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. 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 The Haven, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- 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
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Event catering near The Haven
The Haven is about 3 miles north of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. Events in The Haven are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex. Our events stretch from The Haven to Guildford (14 miles away).
This part of West Sussex takes in RH14, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Five Oaks (1 mile south-east), Bucks Green (2 miles north), Slinfold (2 miles east), Rudgwick (2 miles north) and Tisman's Common (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (5 miles east), Broadfield (11 miles east), Storrington (10 miles south), Billingshurst (3 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blue Ship Public House (under half a mile west)
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Room for our cooking and serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in The Haven
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
The Haven: your questions answered
Is The Haven close to London?
About 34 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for The Haven?
The closest is Billingshurst station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Book crew catering in advance
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ask about peak-time capacity
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Places near The Haven
Also in The Haven
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in The Haven, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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