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Festival Paella Catering in Runcton
Planning festival paella catering in Runcton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Open days
- Charity and school events
- Sports clubs and race days
Festival paella catering near Runcton
Why choose festival paella catering in Runcton?
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Community events and open days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- County and country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Stephen? A paella pan draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
Festival paella catering in Runcton, made fresh on the day
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. Whether it is village fêtes and farmers’ and Christmas markets, we can cook vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella and more.
At a fête or field event near Runcton, 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: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Runcton (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Runcton questions
What’s the nearest station to Runcton for guests?
Chichester station, about 1.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Runcton close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cover Runcton?
We do. Runcton is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
What affects the price in Runcton
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Runcton
What else we do in Runcton
Live paella or other catering?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Catering across West Sussex, including Runcton
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Runcton
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Firm, level ground
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
Running an event in Runcton
Runcton is about 2 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. From the centre of Runcton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Runcton to Brighton (about 27 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like North Mundham Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 1.9 miles north-west. The coast is within about 4 miles of Runcton, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO20, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Goodwood Gardens, Brookside and Lagness Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include North Mundham (1 mile west), Merston (1 mile north-east), Lagness (1 mile south-east), Hunston (1 mile west) and Portfield (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-east), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and The Chichester City Museum (2 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Chichester Free School (0.6 miles north) and Chichester High School For Girls (1.7 miles north-west)
For event organisers in Runcton
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Plan seating near the food area
- Give traders a single information pack
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
We set up at the agreed time.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. For an evening event in Runcton, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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