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Festival & event paella in Findon Valley, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Findon Valley and the surrounding area.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- School and charity events
- Race days and sports events
Festival paella catering for Findon Valley events
Community events around Findon Valley
Findon Valley is about 2 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. For festival paella catering in Findon Valley, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Findon Valley to Brighton (12 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Vale School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, West Worthing station is about 2.4 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.
Wherever your event is in BN14 and BN13, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Mill Lane, Furze Road and Gorse Lane. Close by, we cover events in Salvington (1 mile south), Offington (1 mile south), Worthing (2 miles south), Broadwater (2 miles south-east) and Sompting (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (15 miles north), Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east) and Lancing (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Worthing Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (1.9 miles south). Open spaces near Findon Valley include Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
- Nearby schools include Durrington High School (1.7 miles south)
Festival paella catering for your event in Findon Valley
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. Typical bookings include seasonal markets and community events and open days, with seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
For events in a place like Findon Valley, one hot-food trader that suits most diets makes life easy. A paella stall does that. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Findon Valley (BN14, BN13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
How we price festival paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Firm, level ground
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
FAQs for Findon Valley
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Findon Valley?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Which station should guests use for Findon Valley?
The closest is West Worthing station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, events in Findon Valley stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or BN14 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Why choose festival paella catering in Findon Valley?
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Sports club events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Seasonal markets
- Open days and community events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as All Saints, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the team stays
- VAT, if it applies
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Plan seating near the food area
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
Allergen details are available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
- 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