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Festival & event paella in Crockerhill, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Crockerhill.
- Open days and community events
- Agricultural and county shows
- VIP and hospitality areas
Book festival paella catering in Crockerhill
Festival paella catering in Crockerhill, made fresh on the day
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list in and around Crockerhill. We are often asked to cater country shows and open days, with churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
A fête near Crockerhill might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Crockerhill (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Crockerhill hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A quote that spells everything out
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
How we price festival paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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.
Running an event in Crockerhill
Crockerhill is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. From the centre of Crockerhill to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 24 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Barnham station, about 2.7 miles south-east. Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 8 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We cover events in every part of the PO18 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Crockerhill for festival paella catering include East Hampnett (1 mile south-west), Norton (1 mile south-east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south-east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles south) and Chichester Centre (3.7 miles west). Open spaces near Crockerhill include Levin Down.
- Nearby schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Winterton Arms Public House (within half a mile west)
The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Evening events in Crockerhill have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about festival paella catering in Crockerhill
Do you trade at school fairs around Crockerhill?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cook near the sea around Crockerhill?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
How quickly can you serve?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Firm, level ground
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Who books festival paella catering in Crockerhill?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Open days and community events
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Food and music festivals
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Tangmere Primary Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Plan seating near the food area
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
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What else we do in Crockerhill
- 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