East Sussex · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Selmeston events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events for events in Selmeston.
- Team-building events
- Charity days
- Summer staff parties
Corporate paella catering in Selmeston
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Corporate paella catering in Selmeston, made fresh on the day
Food at work events can easily exclude people. Separate pans mean everyone eats the same kind of meal. We are often asked to cater christmas parties and team lunches, serving bowl food, vegan and vegetarian paella and canapé tapas.
At country venues around Selmeston, live paella brings a hot meal to wherever the team is. Let us know about access and parking. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Selmeston (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Selmeston: your questions answered
Is Selmeston too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around Selmeston?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cater at business parks?
Frequently, yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or well-ventilated space and the building allows it. We’ll confirm with facilities.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Get facilities approval early
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Give us diet totals and allergy details
We adapt if timings change.
Spanish desserts or churros for a sweet finish.
Why choose live paella in Selmeston?
Plated meals need a kitchen and staff. Paella just needs a suitable spot. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Corporate events around Selmeston
Selmeston is about 5 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. Anywhere in BN26, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Charleston Farmhouse (1.2 miles west) and Firle Place (2.3 miles west). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Berwick (Sussex) station is about 1 mile away. With the South Downs National Park within about 3 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. The coast is within about 6 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
We cater work events across BN26. Local streets include The Street and Lewes Road; a work event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at work events in Alciston (1 mile south), Berwick (1 mile east), Ripe (2 miles north), Winton (2 miles south) and Wickstreet (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Drusillas Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Selmeston includes Firle Beacon.
- Nearby, you will find The Barley Mow pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Facilities approval and any site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Selmeston
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Canapé tapas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
What else we do in Selmeston
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Occasions we cook for in Selmeston
It is fast to serve to a crowd, which matters when time is tight.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Summer staff parties
- End-of-year celebrations
- Client and customer events
- Team lunches
Central London is about 47 miles from Selmeston, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
What happens on the day
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. After-work summer parties in Selmeston have daylight until about 9:15pm in late June and 7:05pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- You get a menu, a price and documents.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook live and serve on schedule.
- We clear our area and leave it clean.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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What affects the price in Selmeston
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
- 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