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Festival Paella Catering for West Wittering events
Planning festival paella catering in West Wittering? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Community events and open days
- School and charity events
Festival paella catering in West Wittering
How our festival paella catering works in West Wittering
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, churros and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for community events and open days and school and charity events.
Rural events near West Wittering can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- West Wittering (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
West Wittering questions
What’s the nearest station to West Wittering for guests?
Nutbourne station, about 4.6 miles north of the centre.
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.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Why choose festival paella catering in West Wittering?
It covers several diets with one trader.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Music and food festivals
- Country shows
- Charity and school events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as West Wittering Parochial Church of England School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Plan seating near the food area
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Also near West Wittering
Other catering in West Wittering
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
West Wittering events: pitches and permissions
West Wittering is about 6 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. From the centre of West Wittering to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. West Wittering is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from West Wittering to Southampton (about 24 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Nutbourne station is about 4.6 miles away. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. The coast is within about 4 miles of West Wittering, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO20, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Royce Way, Elmstead Gardens and Locksash Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in East Wittering (2 miles south-east), Shipton Green (2 miles north-east), Somerley (2 miles east), Earnley (2 miles east) and Birdham (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Emsworth (5 miles north), Portfield (7 miles north-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Not far away are Pilsey Island.
- Nearby, you will find The Wittering pub (within half a mile west)
Why choose live paella in West Wittering?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, keeping queues short. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in West Wittering? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
What affects the price in West Wittering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the space, if you can
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Evening events in West Wittering have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in West Wittering? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Read more
- 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