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Paella Catering for Westham events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Westham: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement celebrations
Paella catering near Westham
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- The paellas you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
Send us the date, your venue or BN24 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Paella catering in Westham, cooked live
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Westham. For retirement celebrations and staff parties and work lunches, we can cook vegan paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella and more.
Somewhere like Westham, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Westham (BN24)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books paella catering in Westham?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
In Westham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Summer garden parties
For guests coming by train, Westham has its own station, Pevensey & Westham station.
Questions to ask before you book
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planning live paella in Westham
Westham is about 3 miles north-east of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Across the BN24 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Westham is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Mary's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Westham, 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. Westham is within about 4 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover events in every part of BN24 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on High Street, Linkway and Rattle Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Westham, we also cover Jenkins' Green (1 mile north-west), Pevensey (1 mile east), Langney (1 mile south), Pevensey Bay (2 miles east) and Wartling (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (3 miles south-west), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles east), Seaford (10 miles west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Pevensey Castle (0.6 miles east) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (3.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Westham include Combe Hill.
- Schools near Westham include Bishop Bell School (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Heron pub (within half a mile east)
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Westham
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
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.
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.
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Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Tell us what else is being served
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If timings shift, we adapt.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Common questions in Westham
Is Westham too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Westham from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can paella be the only main course?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Westham.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
For event organisers in Westham
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Westham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Planning an evening event in Westham? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
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