East Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering for Lunsford's Cross events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Lunsford's Cross: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Christenings and naming days
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering in Lunsford's Cross
About our paella party catering in Lunsford's Cross
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. We cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas, and we’re often booked for street and neighbourhood parties and big family gatherings.
In a small place like Lunsford's Cross, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Lunsford's Cross (TN39)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Perfect for your party in Lunsford's Cross
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
In Lunsford's Cross and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
Thinking of a party in Highwoods? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Is live paella right for your party?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Fast service from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
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 we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. For a late-May party in Lunsford's Cross, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. 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
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Parties in Lunsford's Cross: gardens, venues and local tips
Lunsford's Cross is about 2 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Parties in Lunsford's Cross are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Lunsford's Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Collington station, about 2.3 miles south.
Here we cover the TN39 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Lunsford's Cross sits on or near the A269, which makes travel to your party easy. For parties just outside Lunsford's Cross, we cover Watermill (1 mile east), Russell's Green (1 mile west), Hooe Common (1 mile west), Ninfield (1 mile north-west) and Sidley (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles east), Hailsham (8 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles east), Polegate (9 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bexhill Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (4.4 miles west). The countryside around Lunsford's Cross includes Gillham Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Bexhill High Academy (1.3 miles south-east)
Lunsford's Cross: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Lunsford's Cross?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Lunsford's Cross?
The closest is Collington station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Is paella OK for kids?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Plan seats for most guests
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Tell us how many children are coming
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Towns and villages near Lunsford's Cross
Also in Lunsford'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