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Festival Paella Catering in East Lavington
Looking for festival paella catering in East Lavington? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Open days
- Sports clubs and race days
Planning an event in East Lavington?
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Summer events in East Lavington have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Planning festival paella catering in East Lavington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Festival paella catering for your event in East Lavington
One paella stall covers many diets: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That simplifies your food line-up. For village fêtes and seasonal markets, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegan paella for your guests.
For a village fête or field event near East Lavington, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- East Lavington (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Who books festival paella catering in East Lavington?
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Seasonal markets
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Country shows
- Sports clubs and race days
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Peter? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long the team stays
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Towns and villages near East Lavington
More for events in East Lavington
What affects the price in East Lavington
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
FAQs for East Lavington
Do you trade at school fairs around East Lavington?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Is East Lavington 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.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you feed our volunteers?
We can. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
What documents can you send?
Send us your list.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Event catering near East Lavington
East Lavington is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We bring festival paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around East Lavington and the surrounding area. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 22 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Graffham CofE Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 5 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. Other places close to East Lavington for festival paella catering include Duncton (1 mile north-east), Graffham (1 mile north-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east) and Selham (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.6 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near East Lavington include Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
For event organisers in East Lavington
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- We cover East Lavington and the whole of West Sussex
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Where we can cook in East Lavington
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Trader information and site rules
- Room for our cooking and serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in East Lavington
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- 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