East Sussex · England
Corporate paella catering in High Cross, East Sussex
Paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events in High Cross: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Training days and conferences
- Client hospitality
- Summer staff parties
Live corporate paella catering in High Cross
Corporate paella catering in High Cross, made fresh on the day
We plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so even a big team eats quickly. Typical bookings include product launches and open days and customer events, with Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and paella lunches.
An away day near High Cross is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.

- Area
- High Cross (TN6)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in High Cross
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Drinks service
- Paella lunches
- Desserts
- Bowl food
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your work event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. In High Cross, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:15pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers, timings and diets.
- We confirm a menu and a quote, with any paperwork your venue needs.
- Access, parking and set-up are agreed with you or facilities.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards, our area is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Questions from High Cross
What’s the nearest station to High Cross for guests?
The closest is Crowborough station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like High Cross?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can staff get involved?
Many teams enjoy watching and learning how paella is made. Talk to us about what you have in mind.
What paperwork do you have?
Send us the venue’s requirements.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Live paella or other catering?
Buffets can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot as soon as it is ready. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in High Cross
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What’s in the pans
Bowl food
Bowl food lets guests eat while they mingle.
Paella lunches
A choice of paellas, quick to serve to a big team.
Also near High Cross
More for events in High Cross
Corporate events around High Cross
High Cross is about 3 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Whether your work event is in the middle of High Cross or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Historic houses near High Cross include Wadhurst Castle (4.9 miles east). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. Central London is about 35 miles from High Cross, so it’s a practical spot for away days and team events. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Corporate paella catering in TN6 is planned around your venue. Main roads around High Cross include the B2101, which makes travel to your work event easy. If your venue is just outside High Cross, we also cover Argos Hill (1 mile east), Rotherfield (1 mile north-west), Town Row (1 mile north), Woolbridge (1 mile south) and Wellbrook (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (3 miles west), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and South Malling (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles west). The countryside around High Cross includes Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby, you will find The King's Arms Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- How long we are needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
Planning corporate paella catering in High Cross? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Collect dietary needs when people sign up
- Make sure there are plenty of soft drinks
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
We serve at the agreed time, whether that’s a lunch break or an evening party.
Canapé tapas for receptions and launches.
- 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