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Festival & event paella in Ebernoe, West Sussex
Planning festival paella catering in Ebernoe? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Sports clubs and race days
- County and country shows
- School and charity events
Planning an event in Ebernoe?
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
About our festival paella catering in Ebernoe
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for feeding crew and volunteers and sports clubs and race days.
At a field event near Ebernoe, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Ebernoe (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Ebernoe
What else we do in Ebernoe
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we are needed on site
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 will suggest a menu.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Evening events in Ebernoe have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Ebernoe
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Ebernoe book us for occasions like:
- Race days and sports events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Open days and community events
- Charity and school events
Running a fête for a church like Holy Trinity Church? A paella pan draws people in.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the team stays
- Travel and parking costs
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Ebernoe hosts choose us
- Catering across West Sussex, including Ebernoe
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Common questions in Ebernoe
How far is Ebernoe from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
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’ll follow the site rules.
What does festival paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you need water?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ebernoe.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Book crew catering in advance
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Giant paella pans
It is the giant pan people come to see.
Ebernoe events: pitches and permissions
Ebernoe is about 13 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in GU28, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Within about 7 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Festival paella catering in GU28 is planned around your venue. For events just outside Ebernoe, we cover Northchapel (2 miles north-west), Lurgashall (2 miles west), Shillinglee (3 miles north), Lickfold (3 miles west) and Ramsnest Common (4 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south-east), Billingshurst (7 miles east), Roffey (14 miles east), Yapton (15 miles south) and Southwater (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (5.3 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (4.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
- 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