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Festival & event paella in Ford, West Sussex
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Ford.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Agricultural and county shows
- School and charity events
Festival paella catering in Ford
Festival paella catering in Ford, made fresh on the day
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. Typical bookings include sports club events and food and music festivals, serving churros, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
A fête near Ford might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Ford (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Ford questions
How far is Ford from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Ford?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What documents can you send?
Share your trader requirements.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Events we cater in Ford
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Ford, people book us for events such as:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Music and food festivals
- County and country shows
For visitors coming by rail, Ford has its own station, Ford station.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether VAT is included
What affects the price in Ford
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Ford
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Community events around Ford
Ford is about 2 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For festival paella catering in Ford, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Ford to Brighton (20 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Andrew, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. School fairs, for a school like The Littlehampton Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 6 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 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN18, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Station Road, Ford Road and Rodney Crescent or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Ford, we also cover Tortington (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile south), Climping (1 mile south), Wick (1 mile east) and Lyminster (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Rustington Museum (3.5 miles east). Not far away are WWT Arundel.
- Pubs nearby include The Arundel Arms Public House At Ford Station (within half a mile north-east)
Why choose live paella in Ford?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why Ford hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check allergen info is on display
- Plan seating near the food area
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Summer events in Ford have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or BN18 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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