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Corporate Paella Catering in Whitesmith
Treat your guests to live paella at your work event in Whitesmith. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
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About the dishes
Paella lunches
Two or three paellas served from the pan, quick to serve to a big team.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, in its own pan.
Corporate paella catering in Whitesmith, made fresh on the day
Summer parties, lunches, team days and client events are all on our list, at offices, hired venues and outdoor spaces. Whether it’s client and customer events and training days and conferences, we will put together a menu of canapé tapas, bowl food and Spanish desserts for your guests.
Team away days in the countryside around Whitesmith suit live paella: it needs no kitchen, just a level spot and access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Whitesmith (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. December events in Whitesmith are in the dark from about 3:55pm, so plan lighting where we cook. A summer party has daylight until about 9:15pm.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- Access, parking and set-up are agreed with you or facilities.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Occasions we cook for in Whitesmith
No kitchen required, so it works at offices, car parks, courtyards and outdoor venues.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Whitesmith and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Away days and office lunches
- Client and customer events
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
- Training days and conferences
Nearby historic houses include Michelham Priory (3.5 miles south-east) and Horselunges Manor (3.6 miles east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they generally set strict rules for caterers.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
- How each diet is kept separate
Work events in Whitesmith: access and travel
Whitesmith is about 5 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Whether your work event is in the middle of Whitesmith or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Whitesmith is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Whitesmith is about 43 miles from central London, which makes it handy for team days out of the city. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 4.5 miles south. With the South Downs National Park within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange.
Wherever your work event is in BN8, we can bring corporate paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Whitesmith Lane and Whitesmith, and we can cook for a work event on any of them. Other places close to Whitesmith for corporate paella catering include Chiddingly (1 mile east), East Hoathly (1 mile north), Halland (2 miles north-west), Shortgate (2 miles west) and Blackboys (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Hellingly Hospital Railway (4 miles east) and Tickerage Castle (4.6 miles north). Open spaces near Whitesmith include Selwyns Wood.
Paella compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella just needs a suitable spot. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Whitesmith
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Whitesmith: your questions answered
How far is Whitesmith from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
Is Whitesmith 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.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you cook at our office?
Frequently, if the site has a suitable space and allows cooking. We’ll confirm with facilities.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cater in Whitesmith?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Whitesmith. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What affects the price in Whitesmith
These are the factors that matter most:
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in Whitesmith? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask staff about diets in advance
- Share diet numbers and allergies in writing
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
Staff can serve canapés or bowl food during a reception.
Sangria and bar staff for drinks you provide.
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