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Festival & event paella in West Marden, West Sussex
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in West Marden and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- County and country shows
- Sports club events
- Seasonal markets
Festival paella catering near West Marden
How our festival paella catering works in West Marden
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it’s county and country shows and VIP and hospitality areas, we can cook vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
A fête near West Marden might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- West Marden (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Your trader pack and site rules
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
Event catering near West Marden
West Marden is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the PO18 area, we will come to your venue or garden. West Marden is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
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. For visitors coming by rail, Rowlands Castle station is about 2.8 miles away. Within about 4 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of PO18 and the streets around it. Other places close to West Marden for festival paella catering include Forestside (1 mile south-west), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (4 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north-west) and Nursted (5 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (5 miles south), Portfield (8 miles south-east) and Yapton (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Coach And Horses Public House (0.8 miles north)
Questions from West Marden
Is West Marden close to London?
About 53 miles from central London.
Do you trade at school fairs around West Marden?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
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.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, events in West Marden stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-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.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Events we cater in West Marden
It brings theatre to the food court.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- County and country shows
- Seasonal markets
- Festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- When final numbers are due
- How bad weather is handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
- 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