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Festival Paella Catering for Mid Lavant events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Mid Lavant and across West Sussex.
- Community events and open days
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Festival paella catering near Mid Lavant
Community events around Mid Lavant
Mid Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. From the centre of Mid Lavant to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Mid Lavant is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Mid Lavant to Guildford (27 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Fishbourne station, about 2.7 miles south-west. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Lavant CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 8 miles of Mid Lavant, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area. Streets in the area include St Nicholas Road, Churchmead Close and Springfield Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Mid Lavant, we also cover East Lavant (1 mile south-east), Westerton (2 miles south-east), Westhampnett (2 miles south-east), Chichester (2 miles south) and Waterbeach (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (7 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (2.3 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (2.4 miles north). Open spaces near Mid Lavant include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Local schools include Bishop Luffa School (2.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Earl Of March Public House (less than half a mile south)
Festival paella catering in Mid Lavant, made fresh on the day
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and portions are served quickly from the pan. We’re often asked to cater sports club events and christmas and farmers’ markets, serving giant-pan paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a village fête or field event near Mid Lavant, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Location
- Mid Lavant (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Give traders a single information pack
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. For an evening event in Mid Lavant, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Occasions we cook for in Mid Lavant
It handles peak times well, because it is served from big pans.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Mid Lavant, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Nicholas? A paella pan draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Also near Mid Lavant
Also in Mid Lavant
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Mid Lavant
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
FAQs for Mid Lavant
Is Mid Lavant close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Mid Lavant?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we will confirm availability and requirements.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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