West Sussex · England
Paella Catering in Westergate
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Westergate.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
Book paella catering in Westergate
Common questions in Westergate
Which station should guests use for Westergate?
Barnham station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre.
How far is Westergate from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Paella catering in Westergate, cooked live
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. We’re frequently asked to cater festivals, fairs and school events and anniversary celebrations, with vegan paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
In a smaller place like Westergate, a garden party is often the simplest option: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Let us know about access to the house. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Westergate (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Westergate?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Planning an evening event in Westergate? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Related guides
Towns and villages near Westergate
More for events in Westergate
Westergate: venues, travel and local tips
Westergate is about 3 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. For an event in Westergate, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Westergate. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 23 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (4 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Westergate Mission Hall, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Westergate, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. The coast is within about 4 miles of Westergate, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Paella catering in PO20 is planned around your venue. Local streets include Oaks Close, Westergate Street and Rosvara Avenue; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Westergate, we cover Nyton (1 mile north-west), Eastergate (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile west), Norton (1 mile north-west) and West Barnham (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (12 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east) and Lancing (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Tote Copse Castle (1 mile west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south).
- Local schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (within half a mile north-east)
Where we can cook in Westergate
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Westergate
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Count adults and children separately
- Make sure each pan is labelled
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we usually call guests over.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Events we cater in Westergate
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Retirement celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Naming days and family parties
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Aldingbourne Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
- How bad weather is handled
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It’s typically the most photographed pan.
- 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