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Paella party catering in John's Cross, East Sussex
Planning paella party catering in John's Cross? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big family gatherings
Planning an event in John's Cross?
Paella party catering in John's Cross, cooked live
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. On the menu are vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater baby celebrations and garden get-togethers.
In a small place like John's Cross, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- John's Cross (TN32)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in John's Cross? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Events in John's Cross and across East Sussex
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Questions from John's Cross
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of All Saints: 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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for John's Cross?
Robertsbridge station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Normally. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Who books paella party catering in John's Cross?
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
These are some of the occasions we cater around John's Cross:
- Celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
- Big family gatherings
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Parish Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Payment terms and deposit
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Hosting a paella party in John's Cross
John's Cross is about 7 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Tell us where your party in John's Cross will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from John's Cross to Brighton (28 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Robertsbridge station is about 1.7 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Durhamford Manor (2.1 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. John's Cross is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the TN32 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Vinehall Road and John's Cross Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Mountfield (1 mile south-west), Robertsbridge (2 miles north-west), Northbridge Street (2 miles north), Salehurst (2 miles north) and Netherfield (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), Crowborough (15 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Battle Museum of Local History (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Robertsbridge Community College (1.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include John's Cross Public House (within half a mile west)
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. For a late-May party in John's Cross, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
There is 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.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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More for events in John'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