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Festival Paella Catering for West Ashling events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in West Ashling and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Festivals
- Sports clubs and race days
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Festival paella catering in West Ashling
West Ashling events: pitches and permissions
West Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in West Ashling, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from West Ashling to Southampton (24 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Funtington Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Bosham station, about 1.2 miles south. Within about 8 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cater events across PO18. That could mean an event in a garden on Heather Close, Ashling Close and Portal Close or the roads around them. We also cook at events in East Ashling (1 mile east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (1 mile south), Hambrook (1 mile west) and West Stoke (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Centre (3.6 miles east) and Chichester Castle (3.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Local pubs include The Horse And Groom Public House (0.7 miles north-east)
Festival paella catering for your event in West Ashling
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list. We’re frequently asked to cater village fêtes and race days and sports events, with chicken and chorizo paella, churros and seafood paella.
For a village fête or field event near West Ashling, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- West Ashling (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What festival paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in West Ashling, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Perfect for your event in West Ashling
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Sports clubs and race days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What happens if it rains
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in West Ashling? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Also near West Ashling
More for events in West Ashling
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
We set up at the agreed time.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in West Ashling
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
Paella compared with other options
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in West Ashling
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. For an evening event in West Ashling, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in West Ashling? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about festival paella catering in West Ashling
Do you trade at school fairs around West Ashling?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
- 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