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Festival & event paella in Toddington, West Sussex
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 Toddington.
- Food and music festivals
- Sports club events
- Country shows
Festival paella catering near Toddington
Is live paella right for your event?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Toddington hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
How our festival paella catering works in Toddington
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. On the menu are seafood paella, vegan paella and churros, and we are regularly asked to cater christmas and farmers’ markets and festivals.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Toddington are made for a paella stall. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Toddington (BN17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Toddington
What else we do in Toddington
Where we can cook in Toddington
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Flat, firm ground
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Provide seating near the food
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Schedule crew meals
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Common questions in Toddington
Can you cook in Mewsbrook Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Toddington for guests?
The closest is Littlehampton station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will check availability.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Running an event in Toddington
Toddington is about 1 mile north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Across the BN17 area, we can cook for your guests. Toddington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as All Saints, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Littlehampton station, about 1.1 miles south-west. Within about 6 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 2 miles of Toddington, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
For festival paella catering in BN17, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Toddington Lane, Hide Close and Hollist Chase. Other places close to Toddington for festival paella catering include Lyminster (1 mile north-west), Wick (1 mile west), Littlehampton (1 mile south), Poling (1 mile north-east) and Rustington (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Zachary Merton Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and Rustington Museum (1.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Littlehampton Academy (0.5 miles south) and Littlehampton College (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include Locomotive Public House (under half a mile west)
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Evening events in Toddington have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Toddington
It copes with peak times, thanks to big-batch cooking.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Toddington and West Sussex:
- Open days and community events
- Race days and sports events
- Seasonal markets
- Village fêtes
If your event is in Mewsbrook Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The wet-weather plan
- Allergen information for each dish
- The venue requirements
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
What festival paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Toddington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
- 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