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Wedding paella catering in Barcombe Cross, East Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Barcombe Cross. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Farm and barn venues
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Planning an event in Barcombe Cross?
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. For a summer wedding in Barcombe Cross, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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How our wedding paella catering works in Barcombe Cross
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: each paella has its own pan, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. Whether it is weddings with mixed diets and destination-style celebrations at home, we’ll put together a menu of table tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts and more.
There is something special about a country wedding near Barcombe Cross, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Barcombe Cross (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Barcombe Cross questions
Which station should guests use for Barcombe Cross?
The closest is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Francis of Assisi?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain the options.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, generally timed after the first dance.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
What affects the price in Barcombe Cross
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Also near Barcombe Cross
What else we do in Barcombe Cross
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Barcombe Cross
Barcombe Cross is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. We cater weddings at gardens, halls and venues around Barcombe Cross and the surrounding area. We cater in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our events stretch from Barcombe Cross to Brighton (9 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Francis of Assisi frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Historic houses near Barcombe Cross include Glyndebourne (3.7 miles south-east) and Anne of Cleves House (3.8 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Barcombe Cross, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Grange Road and Weald Close; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Barcombe (1 mile south), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Barcombe Mills (1 mile south-east), Upper Wellingham (2 miles south-east) and Cooksbridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles south-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south). Not far away are Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Schools near Barcombe Cross include Chailey School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Royal Oak pub (within half a mile south-east)
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Perfect for your wedding in Barcombe Cross
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
Whatever you are celebrating in Barcombe Cross, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Malling Down nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Barcombe Cross suits an outdoor reception.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if it rains
- How long the team stays
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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