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Festival Paella Catering for Poynings events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Poynings.
- Sports club events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Book festival paella catering in Poynings
Festival paella catering for your event in Poynings
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. We cook vegan paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella, and we are frequently booked for sports club events and music and food festivals.
At a fête or field event near Poynings, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Area
- Poynings (BN45)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
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For event organisers in Poynings
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.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, events in Poynings stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Related guides
Event catering near Poynings
Poynings is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Poynings and nearby villages. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Hassocks station, about 3.3 miles north-east. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 5 miles of Poynings, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 6 miles of Poynings, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Anywhere in BN45, we can bring festival paella catering to you. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street and Cora's Walk or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Fulking (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (3 miles south), Portslade (4 miles south), Castle Town (4 miles west) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.9 miles north-east) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Poynings includes Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile south)
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Paella compared with other options
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why Poynings hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- We cover Poynings and the whole of West Sussex
Who books festival paella catering in Poynings?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Whatever you are celebrating in Poynings, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Country shows
- Open days
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
Running a fête for a church like The Church of the Holy Trinity? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
- The venue requirements
- How each diet is kept separate
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Poynings
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Poynings?
Hassocks station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
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.
Do you cater in Poynings?
We do. Poynings is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How long do you need on site?
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.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- 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