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Paella Catering for Westmeston events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Westmeston. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Community events and fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering for Westmeston events
Paella catering in Westmeston, cooked live
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the aroma does the rest. We are frequently asked to cater festivals, fairs and school events and wedding breakfasts and evening food, with chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella.
In a small place like Westmeston, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. 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. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Westmeston (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Westmeston? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Westmeston questions
What’s the nearest station to Westmeston for guests?
Hassocks station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Also near Westmeston
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Paella compared with other options
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Westmeston hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
How we price paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Catering an event in Westmeston
Westmeston is about 4 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. From the centre of Westmeston to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Westmeston is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover.
For guests coming by train, Hassocks station is about 2.1 miles away. For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St Martin, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Westmeston is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Anywhere in BN6, we can cook for your guests. Close by, we cover events in Ditchling (1 mile north), Keymer (2 miles north-west), Clayton (2 miles west), Hassocks (2 miles north-west) and Hurst Wickham (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (14 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-west) and Lancing (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Clayton Castle (1.7 miles west) and The Dene Hospital (4.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Westmeston includes Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
- Local schools include Downlands Community School (1.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Hotel (1 mile north)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evenings in Westmeston 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.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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