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Paella Party Catering for Westhampnett events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Westhampnett. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella party catering for Westhampnett events
Paella party catering in Westhampnett, made fresh on the day
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. Popular choices include churros, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for neighbourhood celebrations and wakes and memorial gatherings.
Country parties near Westhampnett suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Westhampnett (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Parties in Westhampnett: gardens, venues and local tips
Westhampnett is about 1 mile north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. For a party in Westhampnett, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Westhampnett. Westhampnett is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Westhampnett to Brighton (27 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Peter, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (1.6 miles north) and West Dean House (4.1 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella frequently features.
We cover parties in every part of the PO18 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a party on streets such as Hill Road, Sears Close and Hamilton Way. 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
Other landmarks nearby include 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)
- Local pubs include The Coach And Horses Public House (0.5 miles east)
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Events we cater in Westhampnett
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Westhampnett, people book us for occasions like:
- Celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, Chichester station is about 1.7 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- Whether travel is included
- The wet-weather plan
- The deposit and payment dates
Paella compared with other options
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Westhampnett hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it’s light in Westhampnett until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Westhampnett
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. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Westhampnett close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Westhampnett? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
How we price paella party catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Give separate numbers for children
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
- 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