West Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering in Lurgashall
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Lurgashall.
- Seasonal markets
- Village fêtes
- VIP and hospitality areas
Book festival paella catering in Lurgashall
About our festival paella catering in Lurgashall
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list. Whether it is festivals and country shows, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella for your guests.
A fête near Lurgashall might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Lurgashall (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What festival paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Lurgashall? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Lurgashall
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Food and music festivals
- Open days and community events
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 4.5 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- When final numbers are due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Provide seating near the food
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
We set up at the agreed time.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Firm, level ground
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Lurgashall: your questions answered
Do you cater 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.
Is Lurgashall too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you need water?
We will confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
How quickly can you serve?
It is one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Community events around Lurgashall
Lurgashall is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Lurgashall or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Lurgashall is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Lurgashall to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Lawrence? A paella pan draws people in. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 5 miles of Lurgashall, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in GU28, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also cook at events in Lickfold (1 mile south-west), Northchapel (2 miles north-east), Ebernoe (2 miles east), Lodsworth (2 miles south) and Ansteadbrook (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (15 miles east), Chichester (14 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (9 miles east), Portfield (14 miles south) and Yapton (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include North Ambersham (1.8 miles north-west) and Midhurst Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blackdown and Shillinglee Lake.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Evening events in Lurgashall have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
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What else we do in Lurgashall
- 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