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Live paella catering in Westhampnett, West Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Westhampnett and across West Sussex.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Paella catering for Westhampnett events
Paella catering in Westhampnett, made fresh on the day
Paella is generous food: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. Popular choices include paella Valenciana, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for staff parties and work lunches and family celebrations and christenings.
Somewhere as small as Westhampnett, 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. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Westhampnett (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Westhampnett
Can you cook near the sea around Westhampnett?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is Westhampnett close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you come to Westhampnett?
We do. Westhampnett is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evenings in Westhampnett stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Planning live paella in Westhampnett
Westhampnett is about 1 mile north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Across the PO18 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Westhampnett to Brighton (about 27 miles away).
Historic houses near Westhampnett include Goodwood House (1.6 miles north) and West Dean House (4.1 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Peter, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Westhampnett is within about 6 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your event is in PO18, we can bring paella catering to you. From Hill Road, Sears Close and Hamilton Way or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Westhampnett, we also cover Maudlin (1 mile east), Shopwyke (1 mile south-east), Westerton (1 mile north-east), Portfield (1 mile south-west) and Strettington (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Westhampnett include Westbourne House School (0.7 miles south-east) and Chichester High School For Girls (1.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Coach And Horses Public House (0.5 miles east)
Events we cater in Westhampnett
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Westhampnett, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
For guests coming by train, Chichester station is about 1.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
For event organisers in Westhampnett
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Westhampnett hosts choose us
- Catering across West Sussex, including Westhampnett
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Also near Westhampnett
Other catering in Westhampnett
How we price paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Count adults and children separately
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
- 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