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Festival Paella Catering in Watersfield
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Watersfield.
- Seasonal markets
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open days
Live festival paella catering in Watersfield
How our festival paella catering works in Watersfield
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and churros, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and summer fairs and festivals.
A fête near Watersfield might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Watersfield (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Watersfield questions
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Watersfield too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How quickly can you serve?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. For an evening event in Watersfield, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Watersfield
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A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Watersfield
Watersfield is about 8 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From the centre of Watersfield to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Watersfield to Brighton (20 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Lodge Hill Residential Centre, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 2.5 miles north-east. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 2 miles of Watersfield, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For festival paella catering in RH20, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on London Road, Chapel Close and River Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Watersfield for festival paella catering include Coldwaltham (1 mile north-east), Lower Horncroft (1 mile north), West Burton (1 mile south-west), Coates (2 miles north-west) and Bury (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Amberley Museum (2.5 miles south) and Coates Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
- Nearby schools include St James' CofE Primary School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Labouring Man pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Plan seating near the food area
- Schedule crew meals
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
Who books festival paella catering in Watersfield?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Watersfield book us for occasions like:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Food and music festivals
- Agricultural and county shows
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Giles, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Who provides the crockery
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
What affects the price in Watersfield
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Watersfield? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Is live paella right for your event?
Not every trader covers vegans. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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