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Festival & event paella in High Cross, East Sussex
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in High Cross: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Race days and sports events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
Festival paella catering for High Cross events
How our festival paella catering works in High Cross
One paella stall covers many diets: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That makes life easier for organisers. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater summer fairs and fêtes and agricultural and county shows.
Rural events near High Cross can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- High Cross (TN6)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Plan seating near the food area
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- The event’s site rules and timings
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in High Cross
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Event catering near High Cross
High Cross is about 3 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. From the centre of High Cross to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Denys? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Crowborough station is about 1.8 miles away. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 2 miles of High Cross, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in TN6, we can bring festival paella catering to you. High Cross sits on or near the B2101, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater events include 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.
- Pubs nearby include The King's Arms Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Is live paella right for your event?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in High Cross
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Events in High Cross and across East Sussex
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. Summer events in High Cross have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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Events we cater in High Cross
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
These are some of the occasions we cater around High Cross:
- Country shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open days and community events
- Festivals
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Rotherfield Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the team stays
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- How each diet is kept separate
High Cross questions
Which station should guests use for High Cross?
Crowborough station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How quickly can you serve?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
For event organisers in High Cross
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
What affects the price in High Cross
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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More for events in High Cross
- 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