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Festival & event paella in Salvington, West Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Salvington. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Sports clubs and race days
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Country shows
Festival paella catering for Salvington events
Festival paella catering in Salvington, made fresh on the day
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. On the menu are vegan paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella, and typical bookings are for seasonal markets and feeding crew and volunteers.
Around Salvington, a fête or summer fair suits a giant paella pan. Send us the pitch and access details. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Salvington (BN13, BN14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Give traders a single information pack
- Book crew catering in advance
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
FAQs for Salvington
What’s the nearest station to Salvington for guests?
West Worthing station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre.
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 will follow the site rules.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you cater in Salvington?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Salvington. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Nearby places to Salvington
What else we do in Salvington
Fairs, fêtes and events in Salvington
Salvington is about 1 mile north of Worthing, in West Sussex. From the centre of Salvington to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Salvington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Symphorian's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, West Worthing station is about 1.2 miles away. Within about 8 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 3 miles of Salvington, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cater events across the BN13 and BN14 postcode area. Streets in the area include Stone Lane, Links Road and Lindum Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. You will find Salvington on the A24 and A27, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside Salvington, we also cover Offington (1 mile east), Worthing (1 mile south), Broadwater (1 mile south-east), Findon Valley (1 mile north) and East Worthing (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Acre (1.9 miles south) and Old Castle (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Widewater Lagoon and Highdown Hill.
- Local schools include Durrington High School (0.6 miles south) and Thomas A Becket First School (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Thomas a Becket pub (0.5 miles south-east)
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, events in Salvington stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Trader information and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Salvington
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Live paella or other catering?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Who books festival paella catering in Salvington?
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Salvington, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Sports club events
- Music and food festivals
- Country shows
School fairs, for a school like Durrington Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- 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