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Festival Paella Catering in Aldwick
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Aldwick and West Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Sports club events
- Food and music festivals
Festival paella catering for Aldwick events
Your questions about festival paella catering in Aldwick
Could we have live paella in West Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Will there be long queues?
It’s one of the quickest hot foods to serve, ideal for peak times.
What does festival paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How our festival paella catering works in Aldwick
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. We are frequently asked to cater VIP and hospitality areas and festivals, with seafood paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
For events in a place like Aldwick, one hot-food trader that suits most diets makes life easy. Paella does exactly that. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Aldwick (PO21)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Aldwick
Aldwick is about 1 mile south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Aldwick, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Aldwick is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Aldwick to Brighton (25 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Bognor Regis station is about 1.4 miles away. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Richard’s Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Here we cover the PO21 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Fish Lane, Dark Lane and West Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Nyetimber (1 mile west), Pagham (2 miles south-west), South Mundham (2 miles north-west), Fisher (3 miles north-west) and Sidlesham (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (5 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east), Emsworth (11 miles north-west) and Rustington (9 miles east).
A little further out are Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Bognor Regis Museum (1.2 miles east).
- Local schools include The Regis School (1.1 miles north-east) and The Regis School (1.1 miles north-east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Put all trader information in one pack
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. For an evening event in Aldwick, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a 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.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Aldwick? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Trader information and site rules
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Flat, firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Also near Aldwick
Also in Aldwick
Why choose festival paella catering in Aldwick?
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Festivals
- Charity and school events
- Sports club events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Events in parks such as West Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long the team stays
- 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