East Sussex · England
Paella Party Catering for Vines Cross events
Looking for paella party catering in Vines Cross? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering for Vines Cross events
Where we can cook in Vines Cross
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
About our paella party catering in Vines Cross
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and seafood paella, and we are frequently booked for christenings and naming days and wakes and memorial gatherings.
In a small place like Vines Cross, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Area
- Vines Cross (TN21)
- County
- 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
What paella party catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
Send us the date, your venue or TN21 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Vines Cross
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Vines Cross too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Is live paella right for your party?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Vines Cross
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Vines Cross and across East Sussex
- A clear, itemised quote
Why choose paella party catering in Vines Cross?
It is generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Vines Cross, people book us for events such as:
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Leaving dos and retirements
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Travel and parking costs
- How each diet is kept separate
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer party in Vines Cross stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
What’s in the pans
Churros
All ages love churros.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Hosting a paella party in Vines Cross
Vines Cross is about 5 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Vines Cross. We cook in 289 places in East Sussex. Our events stretch from Vines Cross to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
Historic houses near Vines Cross include Horselunges Manor (3.6 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Vines Cross, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in TN21, we plan around your venue and timings. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Warbleton (1 mile north-east), Horam (1 mile west), Maynard's Green (1 mile north-west), Burlow (2 miles south-west) and Old Heathfield (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles west) and Hailsham (5 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Old Castle (3.9 miles east) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.1 miles west). Open spaces near Vines Cross include Selwyns Wood.
- Local schools include Heathfield Community College (2.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Brewers Arms (within half a mile north)
Also near Vines Cross
What else we do in Vines 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