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Festival Paella Catering in West Thorney
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 Thorney.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School and charity events
- Open days and community events
Planning an event in West Thorney?
About our festival paella catering in West Thorney
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, from arrival times to waste. For county and country shows and open days and community events, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and churros for your guests.
For a village fête or field event near West Thorney, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- West Thorney (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, events in West Thorney stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
How we price festival paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events we cater in West Thorney
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Food and music festivals
- Open days and community events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Village fêtes
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Nicholas, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How bad weather is handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Your questions about festival paella catering in West Thorney
How far is West Thorney from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could we have live paella in Eames Farm?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Schedule crew meals
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Running an event in West Thorney
West Thorney is about 5 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. From the centre of West Thorney to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. West Thorney is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
Events in parks such as Eames Farm need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Thorney Island Community Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The coast is within about 4 miles of West Thorney, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Wherever your event is in PO10, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Thorney Island (1 mile north-west), Tye (2 miles west), Southbourne (2 miles north), North Hayling (2 miles west) and Northney (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (10 miles east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west), Portfield (7 miles east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Emsworth Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Warblington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near West Thorney include Nutborne Marshes.
- Local schools include Bourne Community College (2.4 miles north)
- 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