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Festival Paella Catering in Westergate
Planning festival paella catering in Westergate? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Seasonal markets
- Food and music festivals
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Festival paella catering for Westergate events
Running an event in Westergate
Westergate is about 3 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Westergate. Westergate is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Westergate to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Aldingbourne Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Westergate Mission Hall, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 8 miles of Westergate, often 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, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Festival paella catering in PO20 is planned around your venue and timings. From Oaks Close, Westergate Street and Rosvara Avenue or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Westergate for festival paella catering include Nyton (1 mile north-west), Eastergate (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile west), Norton (1 mile north-west) and West Barnham (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (12 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east) and Lancing (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (1 mile west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south).
- Nearby schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (under half a mile north-east)
Festival paella catering in Westergate, cooked live
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. Typical bookings include crew, volunteer and VIP catering and sports club events, with giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
Around Westergate, a fête or summer fair suits a huge paella pan. Send us the pitch and access details. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Westergate (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Provide seating near the food
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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’ll do the cooking.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening events in Westergate have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Occasions we cook for in Westergate
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Westergate, people book us for events such as:
- Festivals
- Charity and school events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.3 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
- Whether travel is included
Where we can cook in Westergate
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Westergate
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
What affects the price in Westergate
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Westergate, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Also near Westergate
More for events in Westergate
FAQs for Westergate
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you trade at school fairs around Westergate?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
How quickly can you serve?
Service from the pan is fast, ideal for peak times.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
- 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