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Festival & event paella in Warningcamp, West Sussex
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Warningcamp.
- Charity and school events
- Village fêtes
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Festival paella catering near Warningcamp
Warningcamp: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Warningcamp?
The closest is Arundel station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do you come out to small places like Warningcamp?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you need water?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
Will there be long queues?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
How our festival paella catering works in Warningcamp
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. Typical bookings include school and charity events and village fêtes and summer fairs, serving chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros.
Rural events near Warningcamp can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Location
- Warningcamp (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Room for our cooking and serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Plan seating near the food area
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Towns and villages near Warningcamp
What else we do in Warningcamp
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Events in Warningcamp and across West Sussex
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. For an evening event in Warningcamp, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any 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 pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Community events around Warningcamp
Warningcamp is about 3 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Anywhere in BN18, we can cook for your guests. Warningcamp is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Arundel station, about 1 mile west. Within about 4 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in BN18, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Whether your event is on Blakehurst Lane and Clay Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Crossbush (1 mile south-west), Poling (1 mile south-east), Arundel (2 miles west), Lyminster (2 miles south-west) and Toddington (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (1.8 miles west) and Lyminster Siege Castle (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
What festival paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, your venue or BN18 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Warningcamp
It covers several diets with one trader.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Agricultural and county shows
- Music and food festivals
- Open days and community events
School fairs, for a school like The Littlehampton Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- How each diet is kept separate
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- 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