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Corporate paella catering in Whatlington, East Sussex
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events makes the food a highlight of your work event in Whatlington.
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Customer events
- Charity and fundraising events
Corporate paella catering in Whatlington
Whatlington questions
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Whatlington?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the team help cook?
Teams frequently enjoy watching and asking questions. Tell us what you’d like.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
Yes. Paella is served straight from the pan, and we plan pans and serving points around your timings.
How much does corporate paella catering cost in Whatlington?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
About our corporate paella catering in Whatlington
At client events, presentation counts: canapé tapas and small bowls of paella served by staff feel polished. For christmas and end-of-year parties and team-building days, we can cook Spanish desserts, bowl food and canapé tapas for your guests.
An away day near Whatlington is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Whatlington (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
- Ensure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
The cooking area stays tidy, and clear it away afterwards.
Bowl food for standing events.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Drinks service
- Bowl food
- Canapé tapas
Places near Whatlington
Other catering in Whatlington
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Why choose corporate paella catering in Whatlington?
It is fast to serve to a crowd, which matters when time is tight.
Whatever you are celebrating in Whatlington, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Launches and open days
- Conference lunches
- Company summer parties
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
Nearby historic houses include Durhamford Manor (0.6 miles east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- The wet-weather plan
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. For a Christmas party in Whatlington, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers, timings and dietary needs.
- We confirm a menu and a quote, with any paperwork your venue needs.
- Access, parking and set-up are agreed with you or facilities.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear our cooking area away and leave the space as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A proper vegetarian or vegan main, not an afterthought.
Paella compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and staff. Paella just needs a suitable spot. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in Whatlington and across East Sussex
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Whatlington for staff parties and team days
Whatlington is about 6 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Anywhere in TN33, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Whatlington to Brighton (about 29 miles away).
For staff and clients coming by train, Battle station is about 1.9 miles away. Central London is about 47 miles from Whatlington, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
For corporate paella catering in TN33, we plan around your venue and your guests. For work events just outside Whatlington, we cover Sedlescombe (1 mile east), Swaile's Green (2 miles north-east), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north-east), Telham (2 miles south) and Kent Street (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Conquest Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Battle Museum of Local History (1.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Whatlington includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Claverham Community College (2.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Inn (within half a mile north)
- 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