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Festival Paella Catering for Pulborough events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Pulborough and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Seasonal markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Live festival paella catering in Pulborough
Running an event in Pulborough
Pulborough is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Pulborough or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Pulborough to Brighton (18 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Mary's Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 4 miles of Pulborough, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in RH20 is planned around your venue. Your event could be at a home on London Road, Station Road and Rectory Close or the roads around them. Pulborough is on the A283, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside Pulborough, we also cover Hardham (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (1 mile north-west), Coldwaltham (2 miles south-west), Fittleworth (3 miles west) and Bedham (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (3.8 miles south-east) and Coates Castle (3.8 miles west). Not far away are Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Oddfellows Arms (under half a mile south-east)
How our festival paella catering works in Pulborough
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and service from the pan is fast. For open days and farmers’ and Christmas markets, we’ll put together a menu of giant-pan paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Summer fairs around Pulborough are frequently run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Pulborough (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Pulborough
What else we do in Pulborough
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, events in Pulborough stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Pulborough, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Provide seating near the food
- Ask about peak-time capacity
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Why choose live paella in Pulborough?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, so queues move quickly. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Pulborough
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Where we can cook in Pulborough
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Firm, level ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Perfect for your event in Pulborough
Crew love a hot meal.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Festivals
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Country shows
- Seasonal markets
For visitors coming by rail, Pulborough station is about 0.6 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
How we price festival paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Pulborough
How far is Pulborough from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you need power?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
- 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