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Festival Paella Catering in Durrington
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Durrington and across West Sussex.
- Food and music festivals
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Festival paella catering for Durrington events
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, events in Durrington stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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About our festival paella catering in Durrington
Few street foods pull a crowd like a giant paella pan. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and service from the pan is fast. For sports clubs and race days and charity and school events, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella and more.
In Durrington, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. A paella stall does that. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Durrington (BN13, BN12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Why choose festival paella catering in Durrington?
Crew love a hot meal.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Food and music festivals
- Agricultural and county shows
- Sports clubs and race days
- Open days and community events
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Durrington-On-Sea station, about 1.3 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
- The venue requirements
- What the price includes, item by item
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Vehicle access before and after the event
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Durrington
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
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Also in Durrington
What festival paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Durrington: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Durrington for guests?
The closest is Durrington-On-Sea station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you cook in Durrington Minature Railway?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
It’s one of the quickest hot foods to serve, ideal for peak times.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you come to Durrington?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Durrington and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Durrington
Durrington is about 1 mile north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Durrington. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Durrington Junior School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Running a fête for a church like St Symphorian's Church? 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 work to the site rules. The coast is within about 3 miles of Durrington, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN13 and BN12, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Lyn Road, New Road and Tavy Road or the roads around them. You’ll find Durrington on the A2032, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater events in Cote (1 mile north-west), High Salvington (1 mile north), Goring-by-Sea (2 miles south), Clapham (2 miles north-west) and Patching (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (5 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (4 miles east) and Rustington (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Acre (2.2 miles south-east) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Highdown Hill.
- Local schools include Palatine Primary School (0.7 miles south) and Durrington High School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Coach And Horses Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
- 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