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Festival Paella Catering for Duncton events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Duncton: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open days
Planning an event in Duncton?
Where we can cook in Duncton
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Trader information and site rules
- A pitch away from tents and structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Festival paella catering in Duncton, made fresh on the day
The cooking is part of the show. People stop, watch and come back to eat. On the menu are churros, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella, and we are frequently booked for village fêtes and open days.
At a field event near Duncton, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Duncton (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Is live paella right for your event?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Duncton hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in Duncton and across West Sussex
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. For an evening event in Duncton, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Duncton
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Duncton
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you trade at school fairs around Duncton?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you cater in Duncton?
Yes, we do. Duncton is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the event needs and we will send it with our application.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How we price festival paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Duncton
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Food and music festivals
- Community events and open days
- Sports club events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of Holy Trinity, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- Who provides the crockery
- Space, access and power needs
Also in Duncton
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Duncton
Duncton is about 10 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Duncton or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Duncton to Guildford (about 21 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Duncton CofE Junior School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 6 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cook at events all over GU28 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Duncton High Street and Willett Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in East Lavington (1 mile south-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (2 miles north), Graffham (2 miles west) and Haslingbourne (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (13 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east), Emsworth (15 miles south-west) and Rustington (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
- 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