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Festival Paella Catering in Aldingbourne
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Aldingbourne and West Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- School fairs and fundraisers
- County and country shows
Planning an event in Aldingbourne?
Festival paella catering in Aldingbourne, cooked live
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. For crew, volunteer and VIP catering and open days and community events, we can cook vegan paella, churros and seafood paella and more.
For a village fête or field event near Aldingbourne, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Aldingbourne (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Aldingbourne hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Running an event in Aldingbourne
Aldingbourne is about 3 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Aldingbourne and nearby villages. Aldingbourne is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Aldingbourne to Brighton (24 miles away).
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. School fairs, for a school like Aldingbourne Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 8 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 4 miles of Aldingbourne, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO20. From Hook Lane and Park Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Nyton (1 mile east), Norton (1 mile north), Westergate (1 mile east), East Hampnett (1 mile north-west) and Crockerhill (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
A little further out are The Chichester City Museum (3.9 miles west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles south).
- Local schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (1 mile east)
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Evening events in Aldingbourne have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Planning festival paella catering in Aldingbourne? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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What else we do in Aldingbourne
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Who books festival paella catering in Aldingbourne?
It brings theatre to the food court.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Community events and open days
- Race days and sports events
- Charity and school events
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Barnham station, about 2.1 miles east.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deposit and payment dates
- How each diet is kept separate
Your questions about festival paella catering in Aldingbourne
Can you cook near the sea around Aldingbourne?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Aldingbourne for guests?
Barnham station, about 2.1 miles east of the centre.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you come to Aldingbourne?
We do. Aldingbourne is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes, always. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
What festival paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Larger pans for peak times.
- 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