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Festival & event paella in Steyning, West Sussex
Planning festival paella catering in Steyning? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Sports clubs and race days
- Country shows
Festival paella catering for Steyning events
Fairs, fêtes and events in Steyning
Steyning is about 4 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Steyning will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Steyning is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Steyning CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, Lancing station is about 4.1 miles away. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Here we cover the BN44 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on High Street, Market Field and Dog Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Bramber (1 mile east), Botolphs (1 mile south-east), Upper Beeding (1 mile east), Sompting (4 miles south) and Findon Valley (4 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (10 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Steyning Museum (within half a mile north) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Steyning include Woods Mill and Chanctonbury Hill.
- Schools near Steyning include Steyning Grammar School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Model Bakery The Norfolk Arms (less than half a mile north)
Festival paella catering in Steyning, made fresh on the day
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. Popular choices include churros, giant-pan paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for community events and open days and VIP and hospitality areas.
Events near Steyning are frequently volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Steyning (BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Flat, firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
Perfect for your event in Steyning
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Steyning and West Sussex:
- Open days
- County and country shows
- Food and music festivals
- School and charity events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Jarvis Hall, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- The venue requirements
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
Common questions in Steyning
Is Steyning close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Steyning?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How quickly can you serve?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ask about peak-time capacity
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, events in Steyning stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or BN44 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Steyning
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across West Sussex, including Steyning
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Steyning
Also in Steyning
- 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