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Festival & event paella in West Preston, West Sussex
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in West Preston.
- Race days and sports events
- School and charity events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Festival paella catering for West Preston events
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Send traders one clear trader pack
We set up at the agreed time.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
How our festival paella catering works in West Preston
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Each portion takes seconds to serve. We cook giant-pan paella, seafood paella and churros, and we are often booked for festivals and village fêtes and summer fairs.
For events in a place like West Preston, one hot-food trader that suits most diets makes life easy. A paella stall does that. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- West Preston (BN16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Firm, level ground
- Your trader pack and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
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. Summer events in West Preston have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- 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
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Is live paella right for your event?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in West Preston
- We cover West Preston and the whole of West Sussex
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
What festival paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
For event organisers in West Preston
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Community events around West Preston
West Preston is about 4 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around West Preston and nearby villages. West Preston is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 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. School fairs, for a school like Georgian Gardens Community Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 7 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 3 miles of West Preston, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
For festival paella catering in BN16, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Ash Lane, Mill Lane and Sea Avenue or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to West Preston for festival paella catering include East Preston (1 mile east), Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile south-east), Angmering (1 mile north-east), West Kingston (1 mile east) and Kingston Gorse (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
A little further out are Lyminster Siege Castle (3.3 miles north-west) and Zachary Merton Hospital (under half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include The Angmering School (0.8 miles north-east)
Events we cater in West Preston
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
Here are some of the events we cook for in West Preston and West Sussex:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Music and food festivals
- Open days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Angmering station, about 0.5 miles north-east.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if it rains
- Allergen information for each dish
- Who provides the crockery
Nearby places to West Preston
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FAQs for West Preston
Can you cook near the sea around West Preston?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is West Preston close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How much does festival paella catering cost in West Preston?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear 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