West Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering for Birdham events
Looking for festival paella catering in Birdham? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Festivals
- Sports club events
Book festival paella catering in Birdham
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
How our festival paella catering works in Birdham
A paella stall covers several diets at once: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That simplifies your food line-up. Whether it is village fêtes and summer fairs and race days and sports events, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, churros and giant-pan paella and more.
Rural events near Birdham can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Birdham (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose festival paella catering in Birdham?
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Birdham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School and charity events
- Food and music festivals
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St James' Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Nearby places to Birdham
Also in Birdham
Event catering near Birdham
Birdham is about 4 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the PO20 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Birdham to Southampton (about 26 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Birdham CE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, Fishbourne station is about 3.3 miles away. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Anywhere in PO20, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Old Common Close, Main Road and Walwyn Close. Close by, we cover events in Somerley (1 mile south-west), Almodington (1 mile south), Shipton Green (1 mile west), Highleigh (2 miles south-east) and Earnley (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north-east), Selsey (5 miles south-east), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (4.1 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (4.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Birdham include Pilsey Island.
- Nearby, you will find The Birdham Public House (within half a mile north-east)
What affects the price in Birdham
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
Planning festival paella catering in Birdham? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Common questions in Birdham
How far is Birdham from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Birdham too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will let you know if we’re available.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Schedule crew meals
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, events in Birdham stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Birdham?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Birdham hosts choose us
- Catering across West Sussex, including Birdham
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Firm, level ground
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Room for our cooking and serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Birdham
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- 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