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Festival & event paella in Easebourne, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Easebourne and across West Sussex.
- Agricultural and county shows
- Charity and school events
- VIP and hospitality areas
Festival paella catering in Easebourne
About our festival paella catering in Easebourne
The cooking is part of the show. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. On the menu are vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for school fairs and fundraisers and feeding crew and volunteers.
Near Easebourne, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Easebourne (GU29)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Community events around Easebourne
Easebourne is about 9 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the GU29 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in. Within about a mile is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in GU29 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Fox Road, Hanover Court and Highfield Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Midhurst (1 mile south-west), West Lavington (1 mile south), Woolbeding (1 mile west), Bepton Common (2 miles south-west) and Cocking Causeway (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (13 miles south-west), Storrington (13 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (12 miles east).
A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (less than half a mile south-west) and Lodsworth Castle (2.8 miles east). The countryside around Easebourne includes Blackdown and Cooksbridge Meadow.
- Local schools include Midhurst Intermediate School (less than half a mile north) and Midhurst Rother College (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Page's Stores The White Horse Inn (less than half a mile east)
Nearby places to Easebourne
More for events in Easebourne
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Give traders a single information pack
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening events in Easebourne have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Easebourne hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What festival paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Where we can cook in Easebourne
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Trader information and site rules
- Flat, firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Easebourne
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Easebourne questions
Is Easebourne close to London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Easebourne too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you need power?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Events we cater in Easebourne
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
In Easebourne and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Country shows
- Food and music festivals
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Feeding crew and volunteers
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Easebourne CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
- 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