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Paella party catering in Crosspost, West Sussex
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Crosspost and West Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella party catering in Crosspost
Paella party catering in Crosspost, made fresh on the day
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. For anniversaries and engagement parties and retirement and leaving parties, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, vegetable paella and tapas for your guests.
In a small place like Crosspost, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Crosspost (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Crosspost
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Why choose paella party catering in Crosspost?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
After a christening at a church like St Mary Magdalene's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How bad weather is handled
- Allergen information for each dish
Parties in Crosspost: gardens, venues and local tips
Crosspost is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your party in Crosspost, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Crosspost is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Crosspost to Brighton (11 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Ockenden Manor (3.1 miles north-east) and Tyes Place (3.9 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, Wivelsfield station is about 4.2 miles away. Crosspost is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in RH17 is planned around your venue and timings. Your party could be at a home on Cowfold Road and Chapel Road. For parties just outside Crosspost, we cover 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). Further out, we also cater in 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).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Crosspost includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Places near Crosspost
What else we do in Crosspost
What paella party catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Crosspost is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Questions from Crosspost
What’s the nearest station to Crosspost for guests?
The closest is Wivelsfield station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
Is Crosspost close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is paella OK for kids?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
- 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