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Festival & event paella in Golden Cross, East Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Golden Cross. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Open days
- Seasonal markets
- Race days and sports events
Planning an event in Golden Cross?
How our festival paella catering works in Golden Cross
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list in and around Golden Cross. For agricultural and county shows and festivals, we can cook giant-pan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Rural events near Golden Cross can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Location
- Golden Cross (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Firm, level ground
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
Towns and villages near Golden Cross
Also in Golden Cross
Who books festival paella catering in Golden Cross?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Whatever you are celebrating in Golden Cross, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Sports clubs and race days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Community events and open days
- Country shows
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Pevensey & Westham station, about 4.2 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- The venue requirements
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Not every trader covers vegans. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Events in Golden Cross and across East Sussex
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
For event organisers in Golden Cross
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Schedule crew meals
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
FAQs for Golden Cross
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Golden Cross?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you come out to small places like Golden Cross?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Will there be long queues?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you come to Golden Cross?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Golden Cross and across East Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Golden Cross
Golden Cross is about 3 miles east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in Golden Cross will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Herstmonceux Free Church? A paella pan draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
We cater events across the BN27 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Butler's Lane and Lower Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Flowers Green (1 mile north-east), Chapel Row (1 mile north-east), Herstmonceux (1 mile north), Windmill Hill (1 mile north-east) and Stunts Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (3.9 miles south) and Amberstone Hospital (1.9 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include Woolpack Inn (0.9 miles north)
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Summer events in Golden Cross have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or BN27 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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