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Festival Paella Catering in Ingrams Green
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Ingrams Green.
- School and charity events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Planning an event in Ingrams Green?
How our festival paella catering works in Ingrams Green
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and churros, and we are frequently booked for sports club events and charity and school events.
At a field event near Ingrams Green, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Ingrams Green (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Ingrams Green
Ingrams Green is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Events in Ingrams Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 21 miles away.
Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 3 miles of Ingrams Green, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cater events across the GU29 postcode area and the streets around it. We also cook at events in Elsted Marsh (1 mile west), Didling (1 mile south), Dumpford (1 mile north-west), Trotton (1 mile north) and Elsted (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Emsworth (11 miles south-west), Billingshurst (15 miles east), Portfield (10 miles south) and Yapton (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Midhurst Museum (2.8 miles east). Open spaces near Ingrams Green include Iping and Stedham Commons.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Ingrams Green
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Summer events in Ingrams Green have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Ingrams Green
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Music and food festivals
- Agricultural and county shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Sports clubs and race days
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Ingrams Green: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Ingrams Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cover Ingrams Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Ingrams Green. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Ingrams Green?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Live paella or other catering?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Ingrams Green and across West Sussex
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
What festival paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
- The number of people
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
For event organisers in Ingrams Green
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
- 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