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Paella party catering in Westerton, West Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Westerton. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering near Westerton
About our paella party catering in Westerton
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it’s served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. We cook churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for wakes and celebrations of life and garden parties and summer barbecues.
Near Westerton, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Westerton (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Churros
All ages love churros.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Places near Westerton
Also in Westerton
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Westerton hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
What affects the price in Westerton
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Sunset in Westerton is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Westerton: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Westerton for guests?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Westerton parties: what to know
Westerton is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Westerton, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover 371 places 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, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.5 miles south-west. Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (0.8 miles north) and West Dean House (3.5 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
For paella party catering in PO18, we plan around your venue and timings. We also cook at parties in Strettington (1 mile east), Waterbeach (1 mile north-east), Maudlin (1 mile south), Westhampnett (1 mile south-west) and Shopwyke (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include 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).
Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (2 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Levin Down.
- Nearby schools include Westbourne House School (1.2 miles south) and Chichester High School For Girls (2.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Coach And Horses Public House (0.6 miles south)
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Westerton
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have cover ready for a shower
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
- 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