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Paella Catering in Westerton
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Westerton and across West Sussex.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Live paella catering in Westerton
Paella catering in Westerton, made fresh on the day
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. We cook vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater naming days and family parties and milestone birthday parties.
Somewhere as small as Westerton, a garden or field is often the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Area
- Westerton (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Westerton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Planning an evening event in Westerton? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Paella compared with other options
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across West Sussex, including Westerton
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Questions from Westerton
What’s the nearest station to Westerton for guests?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Are premium seafood options available?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Also near Westerton
Other catering in Westerton
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Westerton: venues, travel and local tips
Westerton is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. From the centre of Westerton to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Westerton to Brighton (27 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Chichester station is about 2.5 miles away. For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
For paella catering in PO18, we plan around your venue. Close by, we cover events in Strettington (1 mile east), Waterbeach (1 mile north-east), Maudlin (1 mile south), Westhampnett (1 mile south-west) and Shopwyke (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (2 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Westerton includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Levin Down.
- Local schools include Westbourne House School (1.2 miles south) and Chichester High School For Girls (2.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Coach And Horses Public House (0.6 miles south)
Perfect for your event in Westerton
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
Whatever you are celebrating in Westerton, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Birthday celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Festivals, fairs and school events
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The March CofE Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Before you book anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- The deposit and payment dates
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- 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