West Sussex · England
Festival & event paella in Oving, West Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Oving and the surrounding area.
- Agricultural and county shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Music and food festivals
Book festival paella catering in Oving
How our festival paella catering works in Oving
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. Typical bookings include county and country shows and food and music festivals, serving chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and churros.
At a field event near Oving, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Oving (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Provide seating near the food
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
How we price festival paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Oving, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Nearby places to Oving
Also in Oving
Running an event in Oving
Oving is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Oving. Oving is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Oving to Brighton (26 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Westbourne House School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, Chichester station is about 2.7 miles away. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
We cater events across the PO20 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Church Lane, Sampsons Drive and Highfield Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Oving, we also cover Shopwyke (1 mile west), Tangmere (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile north-west), Merston (1 mile south) and Boxgrove (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find St Richard's Hospital (2.1 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Tangmere Primary Academy (1.2 miles north) and Chichester High School For Girls (2.4 miles west)
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Summer events in Oving have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- 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.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Oving: your questions answered
Is Oving too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Oving?
Chichester station, about 2.7 miles west of the centre.
Do you need power?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What documents can you send?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Oving
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Paella compared with other options
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Oving
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Oving and the whole of West Sussex
Read How we price Or 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