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Festival Paella Catering for Lumley events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Lumley and across West Sussex.
- Village fêtes
- Open days and community events
- Sports clubs and race days
Festival paella catering in Lumley
Festival paella catering in Lumley, cooked live
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater village fêtes and summer fairs and country shows.
For a village fête or field event near Lumley, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Lumley (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about festival paella catering in Lumley
Is Lumley too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Lumley?
Lumley has its own station: Emsworth station.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you cover Lumley?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Lumley is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What documents can you send?
Send us your list.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Schedule crew meals
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Lumley
Lumley is about 1 mile east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Lumley and the surrounding area. Lumley is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Lumley has its own station, Emsworth station. School fairs, for a school like St James Church of England Controlled Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. The coast is within about 6 miles of Lumley, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Festival paella catering in PO10 is planned around your venue. From Lumley Road and Northlands Park or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Emsworth (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north), Southbourne (1 mile east), Woodmancote (1 mile north-east) and Denvilles (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (12 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (1.6 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (within half a mile south-west). Not far away are Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Schools near Lumley include Bourne Community College (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include Lord Raglan P.H. Pub (within half a mile south)
Also near Lumley
Other catering in Lumley
Who books festival paella catering in Lumley?
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Lumley, people book us for events such as:
- Sports club events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- County and country shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St James, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Travel and parking costs
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. For an evening event in Lumley, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Why choose live paella in Lumley?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Lumley
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
- 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