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Festival Paella Catering in Middleton-on-Sea
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 Middleton-on-Sea.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Festivals
- Sports club events
Festival paella catering for Middleton-on-Sea events
Festival paella catering in Middleton-on-Sea, cooked live
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. For festivals and christmas and farmers’ markets, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros for your guests.
In Middleton-on-Sea, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. Paella does exactly that. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Middleton-on-Sea (PO22, BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Community events around Middleton-on-Sea
Middleton-on-Sea is about 3 miles east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Middleton-on-Sea or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Middleton-on-Sea is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Middleton-on-Sea to Brighton (about 22 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Bognor Regis station, about 2.5 miles west. School fairs, for a school like Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. The coast is within about 3 miles of Middleton-on-Sea, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO22 and BN18. Streets in the area include Sea Lane, Elmer Road and Yapton Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Elmer (1 mile east), Bilsham (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile north-west), Felpham (2 miles west) and Yapton (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles west), Chichester (8 miles north-west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Lancing (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bognor Regis Museum (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (4.2 miles north-west).
- Schools near Middleton-on-Sea include Felpham Community College (1.6 miles west)
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Flat, firm ground
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening events in Middleton-on-Sea have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a 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 clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Middleton-on-Sea
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Middleton-on-Sea, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Why choose festival paella catering in Middleton-on-Sea?
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- County and country shows
- Food and music festivals
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Open days and community events
Running a fête for a church like St Nicholas Church? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
FAQs for Middleton-on-Sea
Can you cook near the sea around Middleton-on-Sea?
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 Middleton-on-Sea?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Will there be long queues?
It is one of the quickest hot foods to serve, ideal for peak times.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Check allergen info is on display
- Send traders one clear trader pack
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Middleton-on-Sea? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Towns and villages near Middleton-on-Sea
Other catering in Middleton-on-Sea
- 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