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Festival Paella Catering in West Burton
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 West Burton.
- Festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Open days
Book festival paella catering in West Burton
About our festival paella catering in West Burton
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. Whether it’s festivals and seasonal markets, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Near West Burton, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- West Burton (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Flat, firm ground
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Is live paella right for your event?
Not every trader covers vegans. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check allergen info is on display
- Provide seating near the food
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. Summer events in West Burton have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Related guides
For event organisers in West Burton
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in West Burton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Events we cater in West Burton
It brings theatre to the food court.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Agricultural and county shows
- Open days and community events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Amberley station, about 2.1 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
Also near West Burton
What else we do in West Burton
West Burton events: pitches and permissions
West Burton is about 6 miles west of Storrington, in West Sussex. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in West Burton and the surrounding area. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of the Holy Cross? A paella pan draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Bury CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 2 miles of West Burton, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
For festival paella catering in RH20, we plan around your venue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bury (1 mile south-east), Watersfield (1 mile north-east), Amberley (2 miles east), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-east) and Lower Horncroft (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Arundel and District Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
- Local schools include Dorset House School (1.2 miles south-east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
FAQs for West Burton
Is West Burton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you trade at school fairs around West Burton?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Will there be long queues?
Service from the pan is fast, ideal for peak times.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
What does festival paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
- 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