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Festival & event paella in Worth, West Sussex
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Worth.
- Country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Festivals
Festival paella catering near Worth
Festival paella catering in Worth, made fresh on the day
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. Whether it is school fairs and fundraisers and feeding crew and volunteers, we can cook giant-pan paella, churros and seafood paella and more.
Summer fairs around Worth are often run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Worth (RH10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Worth
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook in Worth Park Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Why choose festival paella catering in Worth?
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Worth and West Sussex:
- County and country shows
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Sports club events
- Music and food festivals
Events in parks such as Worth Park Gardens need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- How bad weather is handled
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Your trader pack and site rules
- A level pitch on firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Worth
Worth is about 2 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH10, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Worth to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Three Bridges station is about 0.7 miles away. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Maidenbower Junior School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Worth, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH10, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Worth Road, Banks Road and Saxon Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Worth for festival paella catering include Pound Hill (1 mile north), Maidenbower (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile north-west), Tilgate (1 mile south-west) and Forge Wood (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (2.2 miles west) and County Mall (1.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Oriel High School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Dem Shish pub (less than half a mile north-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
Also near Worth
More for events in Worth
Is live paella right for your event?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A clear, itemised quote
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Organising a club, school or community event in Worth? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. Summer events in Worth 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.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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