West Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering in Wivelsfield
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Wivelsfield and across West Sussex.
- Village fêtes
- Food and music festivals
- School and charity events
Festival paella catering for Wivelsfield events
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, events in Wivelsfield 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 menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
How our festival paella catering works in Wivelsfield
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Each portion takes seconds to serve. We are often asked to cater seasonal markets and village fêtes, with vegan paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella.
A fête near Wivelsfield might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Wivelsfield (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Wivelsfield events: pitches and permissions
Wivelsfield is about 2 miles east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Events in Wivelsfield are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Wivelsfield is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 9 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Wivelsfield Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Wivelsfield station, about 1.4 miles west. Within about 4 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For festival paella catering in RH17, we plan around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Blackmores, Ditchling Road and Green Road. Close by, we cover events in Wivelsfield Green (1 mile east), Ditchling Common (1 mile south), Haywards Heath (2 miles north), Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-east) and Plumpton Green (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north-west), Horsham (12 miles north-west), East Grinstead (12 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west), Lancing (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find St Francis Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Burgess Hill Museum (1.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Ditchling Beacon.
- Local schools include The Burgess Hill Academy (2.2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile south-west)
How we price festival paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Wivelsfield questions
How far is Wivelsfield from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Wivelsfield too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the event needs and we’ll send it with our application.
Towns and villages near Wivelsfield
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Perfect for your event in Wivelsfield
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Wivelsfield, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Community events and open days
- Sports club events
Running a fête for a church like Ote Hall Chapel? A paella pan draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Provide seating near the food
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
Crew meals are served at set times.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wivelsfield? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Where we can cook in Wivelsfield
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Trader information and site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- 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