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Paella party catering in Golden Cross, East Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Golden Cross and across East Sussex.
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering for Golden Cross events
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Golden Cross and the whole of East Sussex
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Paella party catering in Golden Cross, cooked live
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Whether it’s birthday parties and celebrations of life, we can cook vegetable paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
Country parties near Golden Cross suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Golden Cross (BN27, BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
More for events in Golden Cross
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Golden Cross until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Golden Cross
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Retirement celebrations
- Family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Parish Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Party venues around Golden Cross
Golden Cross is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Golden Cross and the surrounding area. We cater in 289 places across East Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Golden Cross to Brighton (14 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 3.6 miles south. Historic houses near Golden Cross include Michelham Priory (2.3 miles south-east) and Horselunges Manor (2.8 miles east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Golden Cross is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in BN27 and BN8 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Burgh Hill Road and Golden Cross or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Golden Cross for paella party catering include Wickstreet (2 miles south), Ripe (2 miles south-west), Laughton (2 miles west), Arlington (3 miles south) and Berwick (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover 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 (within half a mile west)
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
Common questions in Golden Cross
How far is Golden Cross from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish 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.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How we price paella party catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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