West Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering in Hammerpot
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Hammerpot.
- Open days
- Country shows
- Charity and school events
Festival paella catering in Hammerpot
How our festival paella catering works in Hammerpot
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Each portion takes seconds to serve. On the menu are seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella, and we are often booked for open days and community events and music and food festivals.
At a fête or field event near Hammerpot, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Hammerpot (BN16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Hammerpot questions
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Hammerpot?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What does festival paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Places near Hammerpot
What else we do in Hammerpot
How we price festival paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A quote that spells everything out
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. For an evening event in Hammerpot, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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Fairs, fêtes and events in Hammerpot
Hammerpot is about 3 miles north-east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Hammerpot will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Hammerpot is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Hammerpot to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
If your event is in Clapham Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Margaret? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 6 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 4 miles of Hammerpot, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Festival paella catering in BN16 is planned around your venue and timings. For events just outside Hammerpot, we cover Angmering (1 mile south), Patching (2 miles east), Clapham (2 miles east), Hangleton (2 miles south-east) and West Preston (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south) and Lyminster Siege Castle (2.4 miles west). Open spaces near Hammerpot include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Angmering School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Fox pub (0.7 miles east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Who books festival paella catering in Hammerpot?
It covers several diets with one trader.
In Hammerpot and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Community events and open days
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Village fêtes
- Sports clubs and race days
School fairs, for a school like St Margaret's CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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