West Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering for Dial Post events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Dial Post.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Food and music festivals
Festival paella catering for Dial Post events
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Festival paella catering for your event in Dial Post
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Each portion takes seconds to serve. For village fêtes and school fairs and fundraisers, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
At a field event near Dial Post, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Dial Post (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dial Post events: pitches and permissions
Dial Post is about 7 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. We bring festival paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Dial Post and the surrounding area. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex. Our events stretch from Dial Post to Brighton (about 13 miles away).
Anywhere in RH13, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From The Green, Swallows Lane and Bentons Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Dial Post, we cover Whitehall (2 miles north-west), Shipley (2 miles north), West Grinstead (2 miles north-east), Broomer's Corner (2 miles north-west) and Partridge Green (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (10 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (10 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
The countryside around Dial Post includes Knepp Wildland and Chanctonbury Hill.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Dial Post, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Dial Post
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Festivals
- Race days and sports events
- Village fêtes
- Community events and open days
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The wet-weather plan
Towns and villages near Dial Post
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Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Dial Post
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Dial Post: your questions answered
Is Dial Post too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Dial Post close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you need water?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
What does festival paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you come to Dial Post?
We do. Dial Post is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
How quickly can you serve?
Service from the pan is fast, ideal for peak times.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Send us the details, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Firm, level ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
What festival paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Planning festival paella catering in Dial Post? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
- 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