West Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering in Poling
Looking for festival paella catering in Poling? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Village fêtes
- Festivals
- Country shows
Festival paella catering near Poling
How our festival paella catering works in Poling
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. On the menu are seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and we’re frequently booked for farmers’ and Christmas markets and charity and school events.
For a village fête or field event near Poling, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Poling (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Poling
What’s the nearest station to Poling for guests?
Arundel station, about 1.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
What documents can you send?
Tell us what the event needs and we will send it with our application.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Why choose festival paella catering in Poling?
It brings theatre to the food court.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Poling and West Sussex:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Music and food festivals
- School fairs and fundraisers
- County and country shows
For visitors coming by rail, Arundel station is about 1.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The wet-weather plan
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Plan seating near the food area
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Running an event in Poling
Poling is about 2 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the BN18 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Nicholas, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. School fairs, for a school like The Littlehampton Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 5 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in BN18, we can bring festival paella catering to you. We also cook at events in Crossbush (1 mile north-west), Warningcamp (1 mile north-west), Toddington (1 mile south-west), Lyminster (2 miles west) and Rustington (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Rustington Museum (2 miles south) and Zachary Merton Hospital (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Where we can cook in Poling
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Firm, level ground
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- The event’s site rules and timings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
What affects the price in Poling
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Send us the date, your venue or BN18 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Giant paella pans
It’s the giant pan people come to see.
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Places near Poling
Other catering in Poling
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, events in Poling stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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