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Festival Paella Catering in Abingworth
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Abingworth and across West Sussex.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Village fêtes
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Planning an event in Abingworth?
Festival paella catering for your event in Abingworth
One paella stall covers many diets: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That simplifies your food line-up. Popular choices include churros, giant-pan paella and vegan paella, and we are often booked for open days and village fêtes.
Near Abingworth, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Abingworth (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books festival paella catering in Abingworth?
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Race days and sports events
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Feeding crew and volunteers
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Trader information and site rules
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Abingworth
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Abingworth events: pitches and permissions
Abingworth is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Abingworth and nearby villages. Abingworth is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Abingworth to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Thakeham Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 3.9 miles west. Within about 6 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Abingworth Crescent, Chestnut Drive and Shelley Place. Other places close to Abingworth for festival paella catering include Thakeham (1 mile north-east), Warminghurst (1 mile east), Heath Common (1 mile south-east), West Chiltington Common (1 mile west) and West Chiltington (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Storrington And District Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Abingworth include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
- Schools near Abingworth include Rydon Community College (1.1 miles south)
Places near Abingworth
What else we do in Abingworth
FAQs for Abingworth
Do you come out to small places like Abingworth?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Abingworth?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Give traders a single information pack
- Schedule crew meals
- Check allergen info is on display
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening events in Abingworth have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
- 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