East Sussex · England
Corporate Paella Catering for Steel Cross events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Steel Cross. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Summer staff parties
- Charity days
- Christmas and end-of-year parties
Corporate paella catering for Steel Cross events
About our corporate paella catering in Steel Cross
Pans and serving points are planned around your schedule, so even a big team eats quickly. We cook vegan and vegetarian paella, canapé tapas and paella lunches, and we’re regularly asked to cater client hospitality and office lunches and away days.
An away day near Steel Cross is a good fit for live paella: no kitchen needed, just level ground and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Steel Cross (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your work event?
If you want catering that becomes part of the event, live paella is a strong choice. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Catering across East Sussex, including Steel Cross
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What corporate paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
Thinking about corporate paella catering for your work event in Steel Cross? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Steel Cross: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Steel Cross?
Crowborough station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cover Steel Cross?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Steel Cross is within our area and the rest of East Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How much does corporate paella catering cost in Steel Cross?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Approval from your facilities team or building manager
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Steel Cross
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
Towns and villages near Steel Cross
What else we do in Steel Cross
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. For a Christmas party in Steel Cross, it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:15pm.
- First, we check date and venue.
- You pick the menu.
- We provide the paperwork.
- Your team watches the paella cook.
- It is served quickly, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Bowl food
Paella in bowls for standing receptions and networking events.
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Planning a team event in Steel Cross
Steel Cross is about 1 mile north-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your work event in Steel Cross, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Steel Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Central London is about 32 miles from Steel Cross, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. For staff and clients coming by train, Crowborough station is about 1.2 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles, which suits team away days in the countryside.
Wherever your work event is in TN6, we can bring corporate paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a work event in a garden on Hindleap Avenue, Payne Close and Vachery Street. Other places close to Steel Cross for corporate paella catering include Boarshead (1 mile north), Crowborough (1 mile south-west), Jarvis Brook (1 mile south), Marden's Hill (2 miles west) and Friar's Gate (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (14 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
- Local schools include Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Boars Head Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
For event organisers in Steel Cross
Organising a club, school or community event in Steel Cross? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Think about shade and seating
- Ask what the venue requires from caterers
- Include soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Add a diet question to the sign-up form
We serve at the agreed time, whether that’s a lunch break or an evening party.
Paella in bowls for standing receptions.
- 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