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Paella Party Catering for Butcher's Cross events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Butcher's Cross.
- Family reunions
- Big birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
Planning an event in Butcher's Cross?
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. For a late-May party in Butcher's Cross, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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About our paella party catering in Butcher's Cross
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. We are often asked to cater summer garden parties and big birthdays, serving chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and churros.
Country parties near Butcher's Cross suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Area
- Butcher's Cross (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Butcher's Cross
Do you come out to small places like Butcher's Cross?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Butcher's Cross close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How far in advance should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Normally, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a picture of the space.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give separate numbers for children
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Add a diet question to the invitation
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Butcher's Cross hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- How long we’re needed on site
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
Planning paella party catering in Butcher's Cross? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Party venues around Butcher's Cross
Butcher's Cross is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For paella party catering in Butcher's Cross, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Butcher's Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Crowborough station, about 3 miles north-west. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Butcher's Cross, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across TN20 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Skippers Hill (1 mile south-west), Five Ashes (1 mile south), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west), Uckfield (6 miles south-west) and Polegate (13 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby schools include Five Ashes CofE Primary School (less than half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Five Ashes Inn (0.5 miles south)
Occasions we cook for in Butcher's Cross
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
After a christening at a church like Church of the Good Shepherd, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if it rains
- The deadline for final numbers
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
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What else we do in Butcher's 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