West Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering for Somerley events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Somerley.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Open days
Book festival paella catering in Somerley
Festival paella catering in Somerley, cooked live
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. Typical bookings include food and music festivals and VIP and hospitality areas, with churros, seafood paella and giant-pan paella.
At a fête or field event near Somerley, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Area
- Somerley (PO20)
- County
- 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
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Somerley
Somerley is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. For festival paella catering in Somerley, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Somerley. Somerley is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Somerley to Southampton (26 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Birdham CE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like St James' Church? A paella pan draws people in. The coast is within about 5 miles of Somerley, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
For festival paella catering in PO20, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Bell Lane and Hundredsteddle Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Almodington (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile north-east), Shipton Green (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south) and East Wittering (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Pilsey Island.
- Local pubs include The Birdham Public House (1 mile north-east)
Nearby places to Somerley
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Questions from Somerley
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Somerley?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cook near the sea around Somerley?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How long does the paella take?
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.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Trader information and site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Events we cater in Somerley
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Somerley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Community events and open days
- Sports club events
- Agricultural and county shows
For visitors coming by rail, Fishbourne station is about 4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- How long the team stays
- Travel and parking costs
- How late numbers can change
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Somerley? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What affects the price in Somerley
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Summer events in Somerley have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
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 use our quote form.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- We cover Somerley and the whole of West Sussex
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
- 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