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Festival Paella Catering in Bilsham
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Bilsham and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Agricultural and county shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Festival paella catering for Bilsham events
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Festival paella catering in Bilsham, cooked live
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, standing up or sitting on the grass. For festivals and seasonal markets, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella for your guests.
For a village fête or field event near Bilsham, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Bilsham (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Bilsham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask about peak-time capacity
Crew meals are served at set times.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, events in Bilsham stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or BN18 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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How we price festival paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Running an event in Bilsham
Bilsham is about 3 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Bilsham and nearby villages. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Bilsham to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Barnham station is about 1.8 miles away. School fairs, for a school like Yapton CE Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 8 miles of Bilsham, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 4 miles of Bilsham, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Here we cover the BN18 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Bilsham for festival paella catering include Yapton (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile west), Barnham (2 miles north-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Lidsey (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include Felpham Community College (2 miles south-west)
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What else we do in Bilsham
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Firm, level ground
- Spacing from tents and other structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
Why choose live paella in Bilsham?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Questions from Bilsham
What’s the nearest station to Bilsham for guests?
Barnham station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the details, and we will confirm availability and requirements.
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 suggest a split based on your guests.
- 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