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Festival Paella Catering in Apuldram
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Apuldram and across West Sussex.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Race days and sports events
- School fairs and fundraisers
Festival paella catering for Apuldram events
Festival paella catering for your event in Apuldram
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list in and around Apuldram. Whether it’s village fêtes and summer fairs and school and charity events, we’ll put together a menu of churros, giant-pan paella and seafood paella.
Near Apuldram, 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.
- Location
- Apuldram (PO20, PO19)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books festival paella catering in Apuldram?
It covers several diets with one trader.
In Apuldram and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Open days and community events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Sports clubs and race days
- School and charity events
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 your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How we price festival paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Nearby places to Apuldram
Also in Apuldram
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- No hidden extras in your quote
- We cover Apuldram and the whole of West Sussex
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Apuldram
Apuldram is about 2 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Apuldram will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 27 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 1.2 miles north-east. School fairs, for a school like Fishbourne CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Anywhere in PO20 and PO19, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Dell Quay Road, Appledram Lane South and Donnington Park or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Fishbourne (1 mile north), Bosham Hoe (2 miles west), Broadbridge (2 miles north-west), Bosham (2 miles west) and West Itchenor (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Apuldram includes Stoke Down and Nutborne Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Luffa School (1.3 miles north) and The Prebendal School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse Public House (0.7 miles south)
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Provide seating near the food
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Trader information and site rules
- Room for our cooking and serving area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Apuldram
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. Evening events in Apuldram have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Common questions in Apuldram
Is Apuldram close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Apuldram?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
What do you need at the pitch?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we’ll check availability.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
- 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