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Festival Paella Catering for West Kingston events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in West Kingston and across West Sussex.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Village fêtes
- Music and food festivals
Planning an event in West Kingston?
About our festival paella catering in West Kingston
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. We’re frequently asked to cater community events and open days and charity and school events, with vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
A fête near West Kingston might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- West Kingston (BN16)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
West Kingston questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is West Kingston 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 have vegan options at events?
Yes. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What affects the price in West Kingston
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in West Kingston
West Kingston is about 3 miles east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in West Kingston will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. West Kingston is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from West Kingston to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Andrew's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Angmering station, about 1.2 miles north-west. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 8 miles of West Kingston, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We cook at events all over BN16 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Coastal Road and Golden Acre, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside West Kingston, we also cover Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (1 mile east), East Preston (1 mile north-west), Ferring (1 mile east) and Hangleton (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (3 miles north-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Selsey (15 miles west), Littlehampton (3 miles west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Rustington Museum (1.6 miles west) and Old Castle (3.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Highdown Hill.
- Schools near West Kingston include The Angmering School (1.4 miles north-west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Plan seating near the food area
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell typically draws people over. For an evening event in West Kingston, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- 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.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Towns and villages near West Kingston
Other catering in West Kingston
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Firm, level ground
- Trader information and site rules
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Live paella or other catering?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in West Kingston
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in West Kingston and across West Sussex
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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