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Festival Paella Catering in Wivelsfield Green
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Wivelsfield Green.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Country shows
- Seasonal markets
Live festival paella catering in Wivelsfield Green
Festival paella catering for your event in Wivelsfield Green
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. Typical bookings include race days and sports events and village fêtes, with vegan paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a village fête or field event near Wivelsfield Green, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Wivelsfield Green (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Community events around Wivelsfield Green
Wivelsfield Green is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. For festival paella catering in Wivelsfield Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Wivelsfield Green. Wivelsfield Green is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Wivelsfield Green to Brighton (9 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Wivelsfield station is about 2.1 miles away. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Ote Hall Chapel, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Within about 4 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in RH17, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Downsview Drive, Allwood Crescent and Farncombe Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Wivelsfield Green, we cover Wivelsfield (1 mile west), Ditchling Common (2 miles south-west), Plumpton Green (2 miles south), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north) and North Chailey (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west) and Lancing (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Burgess Hill Museum (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Cock Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Where we can cook in Wivelsfield Green
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Perfect for your event in Wivelsfield Green
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Wivelsfield Green, people book us for occasions like:
- Community events and open days
- Sports clubs and race days
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Village fêtes
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Wivelsfield Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- How bad weather is handled
- Staff numbers and hours
- If the price includes VAT
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Book crew catering in advance
- Check how many portions traders can serve
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Extra pans for busy periods.
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. Summer events in Wivelsfield Green have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Wivelsfield Green, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Common questions in Wivelsfield Green
Do you come out to small places like Wivelsfield Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Wivelsfield Green?
The closest is Wivelsfield station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Will there be long queues?
It’s one of the quickest hot foods to serve, ideal for peak times.
Do you come to Wivelsfield Green?
We do. Wivelsfield Green is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Is live paella right for your event?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- 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