West Sussex · England
Festival & event paella in Coates, West Sussex
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Coates.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Village fêtes
- Sports clubs and race days
Live festival paella catering in Coates
Festival paella catering in Coates, cooked live
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. Whether it’s village fêtes and crew, volunteer and VIP catering, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Near Coates, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Coates (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. For an evening event in Coates, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
What affects the price in Coates
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Questions from Coates
Is Coates too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Coates close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you cater in Coates?
Yes, we do. Coates is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What else we do in Coates
Fairs, fêtes and events in Coates
Coates is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Coates or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Coates is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles east. School fairs, for a school like Fittleworth CofE Village School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 4 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in RH20, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also cook at events in Lower Horncroft (1 mile east), Fittleworth (1 mile north-east), Bedham (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coates Castle (0.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
- Nearby, you will find The Swan Hotel (0.7 miles north-east)
Live paella or other catering?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Events in Coates and across West Sussex
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Plan seating near the food area
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Events we cater in Coates
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Seasonal markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Sports club events
- Village fêtes
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Agatha, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- 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