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Festival & event paella in Hunston, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Hunston.
- Charity and school events
- Community events and open days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Festival paella catering near Hunston
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hunston
Hunston is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Hunston and nearby villages. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex. Our events stretch from Hunston to Brighton (28 miles away).
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. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as North Mundham Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
For festival paella catering in PO20, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Heath Close, Westlands Road and St Leodegars Way. For events just outside Hunston, we cover Donnington (1 mile west), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (1 mile east), Portfield (2 miles north) and Chichester (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Chichester Castle (2 miles north).
- Schools near Hunston include Chichester High School For Girls (1.4 miles north) and Chichester Free School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Spotted Cow Public House (within half a mile north-east)
About our festival paella catering in Hunston
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. Typical bookings include sports club events and VIP and hospitality areas, serving vegan paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella.
A fête near Hunston might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Hunston (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Hunston
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Race days and sports events
- Open days
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Village fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, Chichester station is about 1.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Staff numbers and hours
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
Places near Hunston
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Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check allergen info is on display
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch, following your trader pack.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Hunston: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Hunston for guests?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Hunston?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cater in Hunston?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hunston. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
We can. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
What festival paella catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, 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 there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Why choose live paella in Hunston?
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Hunston
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. For an evening event in Hunston, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Hunston? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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