West Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering in Ashington
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Ashington.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Festivals
Festival paella catering near Ashington
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Schedule crew meals
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Provide seating near the food
Crew meals are served at set times.
Larger pans for peak times.
About our festival paella catering in Ashington
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. Popular choices include giant-pan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and summer fairs and crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Near Ashington, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Ashington (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, events in Ashington stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Ashington? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose festival paella catering in Ashington?
One trader, many diets.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Charity and school events
- Race days and sports events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Ashington Methodist Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How bad weather is handled
Community events around Ashington
Ashington is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Ashington. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Ashington CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 7 miles of Ashington, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Festival paella catering in RH20 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include London Road, The Sands and Hillcrest Drive, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Ashington, we also cover Wiston (1 mile south-east), Dial Post (3 miles north-east), Ashurst (3 miles east), Broomer's Corner (3 miles north) and Whitehall (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (10 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (2.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
- Schools near Ashington include Rydon Community College (2 miles west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
More for events in Ashington
Common questions in Ashington
Do you trade at school fairs around Ashington?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
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 follow the site rules.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ashington.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What does festival paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we are needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
Send us the date, your venue or RH20 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
- 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