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Festival Paella Catering in Westhampnett
Planning festival paella catering in Westhampnett? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Community events and open days
- Village fêtes
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Live festival paella catering in Westhampnett
What affects the price in Westhampnett
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
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.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
How our festival paella catering works in Westhampnett
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it’s festivals and christmas and farmers’ markets, we’ll put together a menu of churros, giant-pan paella and seafood paella for your guests.
A fête near Westhampnett might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Westhampnett (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Westhampnett, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Westhampnett? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Westhampnett events: pitches and permissions
Westhampnett is about 1 mile north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Events in Westhampnett are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Westhampnett to Brighton (27 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Peter? A paella pan draws people in. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as The March CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Wherever your event is in PO18, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Hill Road, Sears Close and Hamilton Way or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Maudlin (1 mile east), Shopwyke (1 mile south-east), Westerton (1 mile north-east), Portfield (1 mile south-west) and Strettington (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (0.8 miles west). Not far away are Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Westbourne House School (0.7 miles south-east) and Chichester High School For Girls (1.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Coach And Horses Public House (0.5 miles east)
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check allergen info is on display
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
Allergen details are available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Is live paella right for your event?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Westhampnett hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across West Sussex, including Westhampnett
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
FAQs for Westhampnett
Do you come out to small places like Westhampnett?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Westhampnett?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- A level pitch on firm ground
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- 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