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Festival & event paella in Colworth, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Colworth and the surrounding area.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Open days
Planning an event in Colworth?
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
How our festival paella catering works in Colworth
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list. We’re often asked to cater race days and sports events and food and music festivals, with seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
Near Colworth, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Location
- Colworth (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Event catering near Colworth
Colworth is about 2 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Colworth and the surrounding area. Colworth is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
If your event is in The Brooks Local Nature Reserve, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. School fairs, for a school like Bartons Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. The coast is within about 3 miles of Colworth, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
We cook at events all over the PO20 postcode area. Other places close to Colworth for festival paella catering include Merston (1 mile west), Oving (2 miles north-west), Lagness (2 miles south-west), Runcton (2 miles west) and Shopwyke (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (13 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north-west), Selsey (7 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles west) and Rustington (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Tote Copse Castle (1.3 miles north-east).
- Schools near Colworth include The Regis School (1.8 miles south)
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, events in Colworth 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
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or PO20 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Colworth?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Colworth hosts choose us
- Catering across West Sussex, including Colworth
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
See How we price Or The cost guide.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
What else we do in Colworth
Who books festival paella catering in Colworth?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Country shows
- Race days and sports events
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Open days
For visitors coming by rail, Bognor Regis station is about 2.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How bad weather is handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Provide seating near the food
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Check allergen info is on display
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
What affects the price in Colworth
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Colworth questions
Is Colworth close to London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Colworth?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you feed our volunteers?
We can. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
For event organisers in Colworth
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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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