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Festival Paella Catering for Tillington events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Tillington.
- Festivals
- Seasonal markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Festival paella catering in Tillington
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. For an evening event in Tillington, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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Festival paella catering in Tillington, made fresh on the day
The cooking is part of the show. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. On the menu are seafood paella, churros and vegan paella, and we are regularly asked to cater open days and seasonal markets.
Rural events near Tillington can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Tillington (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Tillington
More for events in Tillington
Community events around Tillington
Tillington is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Tillington, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Tillington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Tillington to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Petworth Cof E Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 5 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU28. Streets in the area include Upperton Road, Cemetery Lane and Tillington Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Upperton (1 mile north-west), Petworth (1 mile east), Hampers Green (1 mile north-east), Rotherbridge (1 mile south) and River (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (14 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (13 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lodsworth Castle (1.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.7 miles south). Not far away are Graffham Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Square Tavern (0.9 miles east)
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Perfect for your event in Tillington
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Race days and sports events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Village fêtes
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of All Hallows? A paella pan draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the team stays
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
How we price festival paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Schedule crew meals
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Questions from Tillington
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Tillington?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Tillington close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Is live paella right for your event?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Tillington and across West Sussex
- Drinks service on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page And 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