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Festival & event paella in South Bersted, West Sussex
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in South Bersted: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Charity and school events
- Food and music festivals
- Open days
Festival paella catering near South Bersted
How our festival paella catering works in South Bersted
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list in and around South Bersted. We are frequently asked to cater food and music festivals and VIP and hospitality areas, with chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella.
For events in a place like South Bersted, one hot-food trader that suits most diets makes life easy. Paella does exactly that. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- South Bersted (PO21, PO22, BN14)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in South Bersted
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in South Bersted
South Bersted is about 1 mile north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. From the centre of South Bersted to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 24 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as South Bersted CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If your event is in The Brooks Local Nature Reserve, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. The coast is within about a mile of South Bersted, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cater events across PO21, PO22 and BN14. That could mean an event in a garden on Ivy Lane, Hook Lane and Essex Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside South Bersted, we also cover Bognor Regis (1 mile south-west), Felpham (1 mile east), Shripney (1 mile north), Aldwick (2 miles south-west) and Flansham (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Emsworth (12 miles west) and Rustington (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (within half a mile south) and Bognor Regis Museum (0.8 miles south).
- Local schools include The Regis School (0.7 miles west) and The Regis School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The William Hardwicke pub (0.7 miles south)
Perfect for your event in South Bersted
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Open days and community events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Charity and school events
For visitors coming by rail, South Bersted has its own station, Bognor Regis station.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The wet-weather plan
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why South Bersted hosts choose us
- We cover South Bersted and the whole of West Sussex
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- A pitch away from tents and structures
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. For an evening event in South Bersted, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Other catering in South Bersted
Your questions about festival paella catering in South Bersted
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Which station should guests use for South Bersted?
South Bersted has its own station: Bognor Regis station.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send your requirements and we will include them with our application.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you need power?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs.
- 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