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Live paella catering in Crosspost, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Crosspost.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Office lunches and staff parties
Paella catering near Crosspost
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evenings in Crosspost stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Paella catering in Crosspost, made fresh on the day
There’s something generous about paella: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. Whether it’s garden get-togethers and fairs, fêtes and festivals, we can cook black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and paella Valenciana.
Somewhere like Crosspost, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Crosspost (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It is generally the most photographed pan.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
What affects the price in Crosspost
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Events we cater in Crosspost
There is no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Crosspost and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Community events and fairs
For guests coming by train, Wivelsfield station is about 4.2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Catering an event in Crosspost
Crosspost is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. For paella catering in Crosspost, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Crosspost to Brighton (about 11 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Bolney CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Nearby historic houses include Ockenden Manor (3.1 miles north-east) and Tyes Place (3.9 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Crosspost is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cater events across RH17 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Cowfold Road and Chapel Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Bolney (1 mile north-east), Twineham Green (1 mile south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (2 miles south-west) and Kent Street (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (9 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Is live paella right for your event?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Also near Crosspost
Also in Crosspost
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Let us know about other food at the event
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that is when we invite guests up.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Crosspost questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary Magdalene's Church?
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. Send us the reception address.
How far is Crosspost from London?
About 36 miles from central London.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Is paella a full meal?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
- 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