West Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering for Lancing events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Lancing.
- Festivals
- Sports club events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Live festival paella catering in Lancing
Festival paella catering in Lancing, made fresh on the day
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. On the menu are seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella, and we are often booked for school and charity events and open days and community events.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Lancing are made for a paella stall. Send us the pitch and access details. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Lancing (BN15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Lancing
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. At midsummer, events in Lancing stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event details 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 clear the pitch and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check allergen info is on display
- Put all trader information in one pack
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Towns and villages near Lancing
What else we do in Lancing
Your questions about festival paella catering in Lancing
What’s the nearest station to Lancing for guests?
Lancing has its own station: Lancing station.
Can you cook near the sea around Lancing?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How many different paellas?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Lancing events: pitches and permissions
Lancing is about 3 miles east of Worthing, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Lancing will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Lancing is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Lancing to Brighton (about 8 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like The Globe Primary Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St. Michael & All Angels, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. The coast is within about 3 miles of Lancing, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Wherever your event is in BN15, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on North Road, North Farm Road and Addison Close or the roads around them. With the A2025 close by, Lancing is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Sompting (1 mile west), East Worthing (2 miles south-west), Broadwater (2 miles west), Offington (3 miles west) and Botolphs (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (3 miles west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles north-east), Littlehampton (9 miles west), Rustington (8 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are Worthing Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Old Castle (3.1 miles west). Open spaces near Lancing include Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
- Nearby schools include The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (0.6 miles north-west) and Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Railway pub (within half a mile south-west)
About the dishes
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Events we cater in Lancing
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Seasonal markets
- County and country shows
- Open days
For visitors coming by rail, Lancing station is in Lancing itself.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What happens if it rains
- How long the team stays
Where we can cook in Lancing
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Flat, firm ground
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- 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