West Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering for Strettington events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Strettington.
- Music and food festivals
- Seasonal markets
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
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Festival paella catering in Strettington, made fresh on the day
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. On the menu are churros, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re often booked for open days and community events and sports clubs and race days.
For a village fête or field event near Strettington, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Strettington (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if you can
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Flat, firm ground
- Access for unloading at set-up
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Check allergen info is on display
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Community events around Strettington
Strettington is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Strettington or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Strettington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Strettington to Brighton (about 26 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Boxgrove CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, Chichester station is about 2.8 miles away. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. For events just outside Strettington, we cover Westerton (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile south-west), Boxgrove (1 mile east) and Tangmere (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find The Chichester City Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (1.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Strettington include Westbourne House School (1.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Coach And Horses Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Live paella or other catering?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Events we cater in Strettington
It brings theatre to the food court.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Strettington:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Running a fête for a church like St Andrew's Church? A paella pan draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- How long the team stays
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
Places near Strettington
Other catering in Strettington
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, events in Strettington stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Questions from Strettington
Which station should guests use for Strettington?
Chichester station, about 2.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Strettington?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
- 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