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Festival Paella Catering for Tinsley Green events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Tinsley Green. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Village fêtes
- Sports club events
- County and country shows
Festival paella catering near Tinsley Green
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Festival paella catering in Tinsley Green, cooked live
The cooking is part of the show. People stop, watch and come back to eat. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros, and we are regularly asked to cater school fairs and fundraisers and festivals.
Rural events near Tinsley Green can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Tinsley Green (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, events in Tinsley Green stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Tinsley Green
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Tinsley Green?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cook in Worth Park Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Do you cover Tinsley Green?
Yes, we do. Tinsley Green is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What does festival paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Put picnic tables near the traders
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Nearby places to Tinsley Green
Also in Tinsley Green
Event catering near Tinsley Green
Tinsley Green is about 3 miles south of Horley, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Tinsley Green will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like St Michael and All Angels Church? A paella pan draws people in. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Forge Wood Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
We cater events across the RH10 postcode area and the streets around it. From Radford Road and Steers Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Tinsley Green, we also cover Forge Wood (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Burstow (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (3 miles south-west), Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Langley Green Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and County Mall (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Tinsley Green includes Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Tinsley Green include The Gatwick School (0.5 miles south-west) and Hazelwick School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound pub (within half a mile south-west)
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- The event’s site rules and timings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
How we price festival paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we’re needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Tinsley Green
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Country shows
- Sports club events
- Music and food festivals
- Seasonal markets
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Gatwick Airport station, about 1 mile north.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Space, access and power needs
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
- 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