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Festival Paella Catering in Fisher
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Fisher. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Village fêtes
- Food and music festivals
- Agricultural and county shows
Festival paella catering in Fisher
About our festival paella catering in Fisher
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. Typical bookings include crew, volunteer and VIP catering and sports club events, with churros, giant-pan paella and vegan paella.
At a field event near Fisher, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Fisher (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books festival paella catering in Fisher?
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Music and food festivals
- Open days and community events
- School and charity events
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.5 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
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. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Fisher hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
How we price festival paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
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’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Fisher, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Towns and villages near Fisher
Other catering in Fisher
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Fisher: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Fisher for guests?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Fisher?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
It is one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
What does festival paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Absolutely. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check allergen info is on display
- Send traders one clear trader pack
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Larger pans for peak times.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Fisher, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Fisher events: pitches and permissions
Fisher is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Events in Fisher are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 28 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Chichester High School For Girls, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Leodegar's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Festival paella catering in PO20 is planned around your venue. Close by, we cover events in South Mundham (1 mile east), Street End (1 mile south-west), Sidlesham Common (1 mile west), Sidlesham (2 miles south-west) and Nyetimber (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (3 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles north-west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.7 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3 miles north).
- 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