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Festival Paella Catering in Ferring
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Ferring and across West Sussex.
- Open days and community events
- Festivals
- School fairs and fundraisers
Festival paella catering for Ferring events
Festival paella catering in Ferring, made fresh on the day
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. For race days and sports events and village fêtes, we can cook churros, vegan paella and seafood paella.
Around Ferring, a fête or summer fair suits a giant paella pan. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
- Area
- Ferring (BN12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, events in Ferring stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Event catering near Ferring
Ferring is about 2 miles south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Ferring and the surrounding area. We cook in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our events stretch from Ferring to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Ferring CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, Goring-By-Sea station is about 0.9 miles away. Within about 8 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We cover events in every part of BN12 and the streets around it. From Pebble Lane, Ferringham Lane and Grange Park or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Kingston Gorse (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (1 mile north-west), West Kingston (1 mile west), Goring-by-Sea (1 mile east) and Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (15 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east), Lancing (6 miles east) and Rustington (3 miles west).
A little further out are Rustington Museum (2.4 miles west) and Old Castle (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Highdown Hill.
- Schools near Ferring include Chatsmore Catholic High School (0.8 miles north-east)
Your questions about festival paella catering in Ferring
How far is Ferring from London?
About 50 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Ferring for guests?
The closest is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Perfect for your event in Ferring
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Ferring, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Sports clubs and race days
Running a fête for a church like St Andrew's Church? A paella pan draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Check allergen info is on display
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
Allergen details are available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- 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