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Festival Paella Catering in West Chiltington
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in West Chiltington.
- County and country shows
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Planning an event in West Chiltington?
Festival paella catering for your event in West Chiltington
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Each portion takes seconds to serve. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella, and typical bookings are for festivals and village fêtes.
A fête near West Chiltington might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- West Chiltington (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in West Chiltington
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in West Chiltington, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Who books festival paella catering in West Chiltington?
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- County and country shows
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Festivals
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as West Chiltington Community Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Community events around West Chiltington
West Chiltington is about 9 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH20, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Mary's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 3 miles west. Within about 6 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in RH20, we can cook for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Pond Rise, Church Street and Castle Rise. For events just outside West Chiltington, we cover West Chiltington Common (1 mile south-west), Nutbourne (1 mile west), Thakeham (1 mile south-east), Abingworth (1 mile south-east) and Marehill (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near West Chiltington include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near West Chiltington include Rydon Community College (2.2 miles south)
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Why choose live paella in West Chiltington?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Events in West Chiltington and across West Sussex
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in West Chiltington
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Tapas
West Chiltington questions
Is West Chiltington too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What do you need at the venue?
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.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Schedule crew meals
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Towns and villages near West Chiltington
Other catering in West Chiltington
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Evening events in West Chiltington have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Planning festival paella catering in West Chiltington? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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