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Live paella catering in Golden Cross, East Sussex
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Golden Cross.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Garden get-togethers
Book paella catering in Golden Cross
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
How our paella catering works in Golden Cross
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. Typical bookings include festivals, fairs and school events and garden parties and summer barbecues, with mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
In a rural place like Golden Cross, the setting does plenty of the work: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Golden Cross (BN27, BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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What paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Golden Cross hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Golden Cross and across East Sussex
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Perfect for your event in Golden Cross
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Golden Cross book us for events such as:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Nearby historic houses include Michelham Priory (2.3 miles south-east) and Horselunges Manor (2.8 miles east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
- Allergen information for each dish
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Your questions about paella catering in Golden Cross
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Golden Cross too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which paellas suit our guests?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is usually the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Paella catering around Golden Cross
Golden Cross is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For paella catering in Golden Cross, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Golden Cross. We cater in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 14 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Chiddingly Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Golden Cross. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Here we cover the BN27 and BN8 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Burgh Hill Road and Golden Cross or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Golden Cross, we also cover Wickstreet (2 miles south), Ripe (2 miles south-west), Laughton (2 miles west), Arlington (3 miles south) and Berwick (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles south-east) and Crowborough (11 miles north).
A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (3.9 miles north-east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (3.3 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Golden Cross Inn (under half a mile west)
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Confirm allergies by email
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. In Golden Cross, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
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. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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