West Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering for Tangmere events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Tangmere: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Charity and school events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Festival paella catering near Tangmere
About our festival paella catering in Tangmere
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. We are frequently asked to cater seasonal markets and school and charity events, with chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegan paella.
In Tangmere, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. A paella stall does that. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Tangmere (PO20, PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Places near Tangmere
What else we do in Tangmere
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening events in Tangmere 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.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books festival paella catering in Tangmere?
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Tangmere and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Open days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Village fêtes
- Charity and school events
Running a fête for a church like St Andrew's Church? A paella pan draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access and power needs
- How bad weather is handled
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What festival paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
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.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Tangmere questions
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Tangmere?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
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 have the documents we need?
Send your requirements and we will include them with our application.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we will check availability.
Live paella or other catering?
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Event catering near Tangmere
Tangmere is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Tangmere, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Tangmere to Brighton (about 26 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 3.2 miles south-west. School fairs, for a school like Tangmere Primary Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
For festival paella catering in PO20 and PO18, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Garland Square, Derwent Close and Jerrard Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Boxgrove (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile south), Halnaker (1 mile north) and Maudlin (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find The Chichester City Museum (2.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (2.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down.
- Nearby schools include Westbourne House School (1.3 miles south-west) and Ormiston Six Villages Academy (2.3 miles east)
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Firm, level ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Tangmere
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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