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Festival Paella Catering for East Ashling events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in East Ashling and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Open days and community events
- Race days and sports events
- Country shows
Planning an event in East Ashling?
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Trader information and site rules
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Access for unloading at set-up
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
Festival paella catering for your event in East Ashling
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. Typical bookings include sports club events and farmers’ and Christmas markets, with chicken and chorizo paella, churros and seafood paella.
Rural events near East Ashling can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- East Ashling (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Nearby places to East Ashling
Other catering in East Ashling
Is live paella right for your event?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in East Ashling
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Plan seating near the food area
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. For an evening event in East Ashling, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Community events around East Ashling
East Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in East Ashling. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from East Ashling to Southampton (about 25 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Funtington Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, Bosham station is about 1.4 miles away. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 8 miles of East Ashling, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. For events just outside East Ashling, we cover West Ashling (1 mile west), West Stoke (1 mile north-east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (2 miles south) and Hambrook (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
A little further out are Novium Museum (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Schools near East Ashling include Bishop Luffa School (2.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Horse And Groom Public House (under half a mile north)
East Ashling questions
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in East Ashling?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you cover East Ashling?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including East Ashling. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What festival paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
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
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
- 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