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Paella party catering in Golden Cross, East Sussex
Paella 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 Golden Cross.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
Live paella party catering in Golden Cross
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
Paella party catering for your party in Golden Cross
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. On the menu are churros, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are often booked for leaving dos and retirements and garden parties and summer barbecues.
Country parties near Golden Cross suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Area
- Golden Cross (BN27)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Golden Cross questions
What’s the nearest station to Golden Cross for guests?
The closest is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
How far is Golden Cross from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you come to Golden Cross?
We do. Golden Cross is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Crockery or disposables can be added.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Events we cater in Golden Cross
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Golden Cross, people book us for events such as:
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Big birthdays
If guests are coming by rail, Pevensey & Westham station is about 4.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Party venues around Golden Cross
Golden Cross is about 3 miles east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For paella party catering in Golden Cross, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Golden Cross. Golden Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Golden Cross to Brighton (20 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Herstmonceux Free Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Horselunges Manor (3.1 miles west) and Michelham Priory (4.6 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Paella party catering in BN27 is planned around your venue and your guests. Your party could be at a home on Butler's Lane and Lower Road. Close by, we cover parties in Flowers Green (1 mile north-east), Chapel Row (1 mile north-east), Herstmonceux (1 mile north), Windmill Hill (1 mile north-east) and Stunts Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles west).
A little further out are Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (3.9 miles south) and Amberstone Hospital (1.9 miles west).
- Local pubs include Woolpack Inn (0.9 miles north)
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes 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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Nearby places to Golden Cross
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What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
For event organisers in Golden Cross
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For a late-May party in Golden 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.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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