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Festival Paella Catering for Washington events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Washington and across West Sussex.
- School and charity events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- County and country shows
Book festival paella catering in Washington
Festival paella catering for your event in Washington
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and service from the pan is fast. For agricultural and county shows and music and food festivals, we can cook giant-pan paella, churros and seafood paella.
A fête near Washington might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Washington (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, so queues move quickly. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
What festival paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Who books festival paella catering in Washington?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
In Washington and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Sports club events
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
School fairs, for a school like St Mary's CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- How bad weather is handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- Who provides the crockery
- Allergen information for each dish
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
We set up at the agreed time.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Trader information and site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
For event organisers in Washington
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Organising a club, school or community event in Washington? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
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Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, events in Washington stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Washington questions
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Washington too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Washington.
Washington events: pitches and permissions
Washington is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Washington. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Washington to Brighton (13 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 6 miles of Washington, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in RH20, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Your event could be at a home on London Road, The Street and Chanctonbury Close. Nearby, we also cater events in Rock (1 mile north), Sullington (1 mile west), Heath Common (2 miles north-west), Storrington (2 miles north-west) and Warminghurst (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Storrington And District Museum (2 miles north-west). Not far away are Chanctonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Windlesham House School (1.2 miles south-west) and Rydon Community College (1.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Frankland Arms Public House (under half a mile south-east)
- 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