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Corporate paella catering in East Dean, West Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in East Dean. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Away days and office lunches
- Conferences and training days
- Charity and fundraising events
Corporate paella catering near East Dean
About our corporate paella catering in East Dean
We plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so a large team can be fed in a lunch break. On the menu are canapé tapas, paella lunches and bowl food, and we’re regularly asked to cater conference lunches and team-building days.
For rural venues near East Dean, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Tell us about access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Location
- East Dean (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, not an afterthought.
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Why choose corporate paella catering in East Dean?
It includes everyone: guests who are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal all get a proper hot meal.
These are some of the occasions we cater around East Dean:
- Team lunches
- Christmas parties
- Launches and open days
- Charity and fundraising events
East Dean is about 49 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Before you book anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Business events near East Dean
East Dean is about 6 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever your work event is in the PO18 area, we will come to your venue or garden. East Dean is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 24 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include West Dean House (2.6 miles west) and Goodwood House (2.9 miles south-west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Wherever your work event is in PO18, we can bring corporate paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Main Road, Chapel Row and Charlton Road; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to East Dean for corporate paella catering include Charlton (1 mile west), Singleton (2 miles west), West Dean (3 miles west), Heyshott (3 miles north) and Cocking (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south), Chichester (6 miles south-west), Selsey (13 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east) and Emsworth (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Weald and Downland Gridshell (1.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (5 miles south-west). The countryside around East Dean includes Graffham Common and Levin Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Star And Garter Public House (within half a mile south)
More for events in East Dean
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. After-work summer parties in East Dean have daylight until about 9:20pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Sign-off from facilities for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
FAQs for East Dean
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is East Dean close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at business parks?
Often, yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or well-ventilated space and the building allows it. We’ll check with your facilities team.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What does corporate paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
If timings change on the day, tell us and we will adapt.
Crockery and staff can be added.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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