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Festival & event paella in Elsted Marsh, West Sussex
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Elsted Marsh.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Sports club events
- Seasonal markets
Festival paella catering for Elsted Marsh events
Common questions in Elsted Marsh
How far is Elsted Marsh from London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send your requirements and we will include them with our application.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Festival paella catering for your event in Elsted Marsh
The pans are part of the attraction. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. Whether it is race days and sports events and VIP and hospitality areas, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, giant-pan paella and churros.
For a village fête or field event near Elsted Marsh, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Elsted Marsh (GU29)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Fairs, fêtes and events in Elsted Marsh
Elsted Marsh is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Elsted Marsh will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 21 miles away.
Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 4 miles of Elsted Marsh, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in GU29, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Elsted Marsh, we cover Ingrams Green (1 mile east), Dumpford (1 mile north), Trotton (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile south-west) and Didling (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (14 miles south-east), Chichester (10 miles south), Emsworth (10 miles south-west), Portfield (10 miles south), Yapton (14 miles south-east) and East Wittering (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Museum (3.2 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Elsted Marsh include Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Local pubs include The Keeper's Arms Public House (1 mile north)
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Elsted Marsh? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
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Also in Elsted Marsh
Where we can cook in Elsted Marsh
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Access for unloading at set-up
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. At midsummer, events in Elsted Marsh stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
We set up at the agreed time.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Occasions we cook for in Elsted Marsh
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Elsted Marsh and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- School and charity events
- Open days and community events
- Country shows
- Festivals
Running a fête for a church like St George's Church? A paella pan draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When final numbers are due
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
- 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