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Festival & event paella in Sidlesham Common, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Sidlesham Common and the surrounding area.
- County and country shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Music and food festivals
Planning an event in Sidlesham Common?
Festival paella catering in Sidlesham Common, cooked live
The cooking is part of the show. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, churros and giant-pan paella, and typical bookings are for open days and race days and sports events.
At a fête or field event near Sidlesham Common, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Sidlesham Common (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening events in Sidlesham Common have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- 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.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Larger pans for peak times.
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 suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
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Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
About the dishes
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Why choose festival paella catering in Sidlesham Common?
One trader, many diets.
In Sidlesham Common and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Sports club events
- Festivals
For visitors coming by rail, Chichester station is about 2.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How bad weather is handled
Your questions about festival paella catering in Sidlesham Common
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Sidlesham Common?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Sidlesham Common.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you do crew catering?
We can. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Event catering near Sidlesham Common
Sidlesham Common is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Sidlesham Common, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Sidlesham Common to Southampton (about 27 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham? A paella pan draws people in. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Chichester Road and Jury Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Street End (1 mile south-east), Sidlesham (1 mile south), Fisher (1 mile east), Keynor Estate (2 miles south) and South Mundham (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (4 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.9 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Sidlesham Common include Nutborne Marshes.
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (0.9 miles north)
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the space, if you can
Planning festival paella catering in Sidlesham Common? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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