West Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering in Lyminster
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Lyminster.
- Village fêtes
- Agricultural and county shows
- Festivals
Live festival paella catering in Lyminster
How our festival paella catering works in Lyminster
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. For community events and open days and village fêtes and summer fairs, we can cook vegan paella, churros and giant-pan paella.
At a fête or field event near Lyminster, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Lyminster (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. For an evening event in Lyminster, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Why choose festival paella catering in Lyminster?
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Lyminster, people book us for events such as:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Country shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
- The wet-weather plan
Nearby places to Lyminster
More for events in Lyminster
Lyminster events: pitches and permissions
Lyminster is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From the centre of Lyminster to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Lyminster is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Lyminster Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, Arundel station is about 1.3 miles away. Within about 6 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 2 miles of Lyminster, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Wherever your event is in BN17, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Arundel Drive, Old Mead Road and Lyminster Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Lyminster for festival paella catering include Wick (1 mile south), Toddington (1 mile south-east), Crossbush (1 mile north-east), Tortington (1 mile west) and Littlehampton (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
A little further out are Arundel and District Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Lyminster includes Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Lyminster include The Littlehampton Academy (1.1 miles south-east) and Littlehampton College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The 6 Bells Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Plan seating near the food area
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
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.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
How we price festival paella catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Lyminster hosts choose us
- Events in Lyminster and across West Sussex
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Lyminster questions
Can you cook near the sea around Lyminster?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you trade at school fairs around Lyminster?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you do crew catering?
We can. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
For event organisers in Lyminster
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
- 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