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Festival Paella Catering for Chilgrove events
Planning festival paella catering in Chilgrove? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- School and charity events
- Sports club events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Festival paella catering near Chilgrove
Running an event in Chilgrove
Chilgrove is about 6 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. From the centre of Chilgrove to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Chilgrove to Guildford (25 miles away).
Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 5 miles of Chilgrove, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cook at events all over the PO18 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Chilgrove for festival paella catering include East Marden (2 miles west), Didling (3 miles north), Elsted (4 miles north), Compton (4 miles west) and Ingrams Green (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (10 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south), Selsey (13 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (7 miles south-west) and Rustington (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Chichester Centre (5.2 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (1.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Bow Hill.
About our festival paella catering in Chilgrove
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list in and around Chilgrove. Whether it is festivals and crew, volunteer and VIP catering, we can cook giant-pan paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
At a fête or field event near Chilgrove, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Chilgrove (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, events in Chilgrove stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Perfect for your event in Chilgrove
It copes with peak times, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Race days and sports events
- Village fêtes
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
What festival paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
Planning festival paella catering in Chilgrove? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Also near Chilgrove
More for events in Chilgrove
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chilgrove? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Chilgrove questions
Is Chilgrove too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Chilgrove close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
It’s one of the quickest hot foods to serve, ideal for peak times.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How much space do you need?
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.
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
It is the giant pan people come to see.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Firm, level ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Chilgrove
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Is live paella right for your event?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- 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