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Festival Paella Catering for Littlehampton events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Littlehampton. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Open days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- School fairs and fundraisers
Festival paella catering in Littlehampton
How our festival paella catering works in Littlehampton
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Each portion takes seconds to serve. We cook giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and we’re frequently booked for seasonal markets and VIP and hospitality areas.
School fairs, fêtes and summer events in Littlehampton suit a paella stall: it’s fast to serve and fun to watch. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Littlehampton (BN17, BN16)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around 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.
FAQs for Littlehampton
How far is Littlehampton from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Littlehampton?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about your event, and we will confirm availability and requirements.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What documents can you send?
Share your trader requirements.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
For event organisers in Littlehampton
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Places near Littlehampton
Other catering in Littlehampton
Fairs, fêtes and events in Littlehampton
Littlehampton is about 6 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. From the centre of Littlehampton to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
If your event is in Mewsbrook Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin? A paella pan draws people in. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 7 miles of Littlehampton, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about a mile of Littlehampton, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cook at events all over the BN17 and BN16 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on High Street, Parkside Avenue and Norman Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. You’ll find Littlehampton on the A259 and A284, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Toddington (1 mile north), Rustington (1 mile east), Wick (1 mile north-west), Lyminster (1 mile north-west) and Climping (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east). As one of the bigger places in West Sussex, Littlehampton has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Zachary Merton Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Lyminster Siege Castle (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Littlehampton include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include Littlehampton College (less than half a mile north) and River Beach Primary School (within half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include New Inn Hotel (0.5 miles south)
What affects the price in Littlehampton
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we’re needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Trader information and site rules
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Access for unloading at set-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
Events we cater in Littlehampton
It copes with peak times, thanks to big-batch cooking.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Food and music festivals
- Seasonal markets
- Country shows
School fairs, for a school like The Littlehampton Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Space, access and power needs
- Allergen information for each dish
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Summer events in Littlehampton 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.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- 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.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Littlehampton, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Provide seating near the food
- Give traders a single information pack
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
- 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