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Festival & event paella in Chidham, West Sussex
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Chidham.
- Village fêtes
- Community events and open days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Festival paella catering near Chidham
Festival paella catering in Chidham, cooked live
One paella stall covers many diets: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That simplifies your food line-up. Whether it’s charity and school events and christmas and farmers’ markets, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella.
At a field event near Chidham, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Chidham (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Chidham
What’s the nearest station to Chidham for guests?
The closest is Nutbourne station, roughly 1 mile away.
How far is Chidham from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
For event organisers in Chidham
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Events we cater in Chidham
It handles peak times well, because it’s served from big pans.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Country shows
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Seasonal markets
- Music and food festivals
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.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- The wet-weather plan
- What the caterer needs from your venue
How we price festival paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Chidham
- Catering across West Sussex, including Chidham
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Trader information and site rules
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, events in Chidham stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Event catering near Chidham
Chidham is about 4 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. For festival paella catering in Chidham, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 23 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Nutbourne station is about 1 mile away. School fairs, for a school like Chidham Parochial Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Festival paella catering in PO18 is planned around your venue and timings. From Chidham Lane, Harbour Way and Cot Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Bosham (1 mile east), Broadbridge (1 mile east), Hambrook (1 mile north) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (4 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (4.1 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (4.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
- Schools near Chidham include Bourne Community College (2.1 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Bosham Free House Public House And Restaurant (0.6 miles north)
- 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