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Festival Paella Catering for Lodsworth events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Lodsworth and across West Sussex.
- Village fêtes
- School and charity events
- Festivals
Live festival paella catering in Lodsworth
About our festival paella catering in Lodsworth
Few street foods pull a crowd like a huge paella pan. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. Whether it’s race days and sports events and seasonal markets, we can cook seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Lodsworth, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Lodsworth (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. At midsummer, events in Lodsworth stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Plan seating near the food area
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask about peak-time capacity
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Trader information and site rules
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Lodsworth questions
Do you come out to small places like Lodsworth?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook at venues 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.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we will check availability.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send us your list.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What affects the price in Lodsworth
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Running an event in Lodsworth
Lodsworth is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. For festival paella catering in Lodsworth, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Lodsworth. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 3 miles of Lodsworth, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU28. Whether your event is on The Street, Shepherds Lane and The Croft or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Lodsworth, we cover Lickfold (2 miles north), Lurgashall (2 miles north), Ebernoe (4 miles north-east), Northchapel (4 miles north-east) and Ansteadbrook (6 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (15 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (2.7 miles west) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Lodsworth includes Blackdown and Graffham Common.
- Nearby, you will find The Hollist Arms Public House (within half a mile south)
Live paella or other catering?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Lodsworth hosts choose us
- Events in Lodsworth and across West Sussex
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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.
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Other catering in Lodsworth
- 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