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Paella Party Catering in Westdean
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Westdean and across East Sussex.
- Family reunions
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement celebrations
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About our paella party catering in Westdean
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. For birthday parties and baby celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of vegetable paella, churros and seafood paella and more.
In a small place like Westdean, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Westdean (BN25)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Westdean
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Historic houses near Westdean include Alfriston Clergy House (2 miles north) and Charleston Farmhouse (4.9 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
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What else we do in Westdean
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. At midsummer, it’s light in Westdean until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or BN25 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Party venues around Westdean
Westdean is about 2 miles east of Seaford, in East Sussex. Parties in Westdean are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. Our events stretch from Westdean to Brighton (13 miles away).
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Parks such as Seaford Head Nature Reserve typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Westdean, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN25. Nearby, we also cater parties in Litlington (1 mile north), Dukes Green (2 miles north), Lullington (2 miles north), Alfriston (2 miles north) and Seaford (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Lewes (10 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north-east), Uckfield (13 miles north) and Newhaven (5 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (3.9 miles west) and Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Westdean include Combe Hill.
- Schools near Westdean include Seaford Head School (1.8 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Cuckmere Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
Your questions about paella party catering in Westdean
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you cook in Seaford Head Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A photo helps.
Do you come to Westdean?
Yes, we do. Westdean is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Have bins ready
- Count adults and children separately
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have cover ready for a shower
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Westdean hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
- 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