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Festival & event paella in Cote, 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 Cote.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School and charity events
- Country shows
Festival paella catering for Cote events
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Room for our cooking and serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
How our festival paella catering works in Cote
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and portions are served quickly from the pan. On the menu are giant-pan paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are frequently booked for festivals and open days and community events.
At a fête or field event near Cote, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Cote (BN13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose festival paella catering in Cote?
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- County and country shows
- Sports club events
- Community events and open days
For visitors coming by rail, Durrington-On-Sea station is about 1.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. For an evening event in Cote, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Common questions in Cote
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you trade at school fairs around Cote?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
How quickly can you serve?
It is one of the quickest hot foods to serve, ideal for peak times.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For event organisers in Cote
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Event catering near Cote
Cote is about 2 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Cote and nearby villages. Cote is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Cote to Brighton (about 13 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like St Symphorian's Church? A paella pan draws people in. If your event is in Clapham Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. Within about 7 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 4 miles of Cote, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Festival paella catering in BN13 is planned around your venue and your guests. For events just outside Cote, we cover Durrington (1 mile south-east), High Salvington (1 mile north-east), Clapham (1 mile west), Patching (2 miles west) and Findon (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (5 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles east), Lancing (4 miles east) and Rustington (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Acre (2.8 miles south-east) and Old Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Highdown Hill.
- Schools near Cote include Palatine Primary School (1.3 miles south) and Durrington High School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Coach And Horses Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Nearby places to Cote
Also in Cote
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we are needed on site
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
- 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