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Paella party catering in High Cross, East Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in High Cross. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Big birthdays
Book paella party catering in High Cross
Paella party catering in High Cross, cooked live
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you are unsure. Popular choices include vegetable paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for baby celebrations and anniversary celebrations.
Near High Cross, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- High Cross (TN6)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in High Cross
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
Nearby historic houses include Wadhurst Castle (4.9 miles east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
Planning a party in High Cross
High Cross is about 3 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Across the TN6 area, we can bring the pans to you. High Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from High Cross to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Crowborough station is about 1.8 miles away. After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Denys, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of High Cross, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in TN6, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. High Cross is on the B2101, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater parties in Argos Hill (1 mile east), Rotherfield (1 mile north-west), Town Row (1 mile north), Woolbridge (1 mile south) and Wellbrook (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (3 miles west), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and South Malling (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles west). Open spaces near High Cross include Crowborough Country Park.
- Pubs nearby include The King's Arms Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
For event organisers in High Cross
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
High Cross: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to High Cross for guests?
Crowborough station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre.
We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Denys: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you cover High Cross?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in High Cross and across East Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including High Cross.
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in High Cross is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Count adults and children separately
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. 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