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Live paella catering in Rusher's Cross, East Sussex
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Rusher's Cross and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Community events and fairs
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella catering in Rusher's Cross
Events we cater in Rusher's Cross
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Rusher's Cross, people book us for occasions like:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Wadhurst Park? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
How our paella catering works in Rusher's Cross
There’s something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and engagement and anniversary parties, with seafood paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a small place like Rusher's Cross, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Rusher's Cross (TN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella catering around Rusher's Cross
Rusher's Cross is about 5 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Events in Rusher's Cross are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Rusher's Cross to Brighton (23 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Wadhurst Castle (2.6 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Rusher's Cross, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Paella catering in TN20 is planned around your venue. If your venue is just outside Rusher's Cross, we also cover Tidebrook (1 mile north-east), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.8 miles east). The countryside around Rusher's Cross includes Bewl Water and Crowborough Country Park.
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is generally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. Evenings in Rusher's Cross stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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FAQs for Rusher's Cross
Could we have live paella in Wadhurst Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater for children?
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 many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How does live paella catering work?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
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How we price paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Paella compared with other options
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Rusher's Cross
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across East Sussex, including Rusher's Cross
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Rusher's Cross
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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