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Wedding paella catering in Butcher's Cross, East Sussex
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Butcher's Cross. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering for Butcher's Cross events
How the day works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Golden-hour photos in Butcher's Cross at midsummer come around 9:15pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Wedding paella catering in Butcher's Cross, made fresh on the day
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. For farm and barn venues and weddings with mixed diets, we can cook evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas and more.
Near Butcher's Cross, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Butcher's Cross (TN20)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Butcher's Cross weddings: local tips
Butcher's Cross is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For wedding paella catering in Butcher's Cross, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Butcher's Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Butcher's Cross to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of the Good Shepherd frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Put the station on your invitation: Crowborough station is about 3 miles away. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Anywhere in TN20, we can cook for your guests. For weddings just outside Butcher's Cross, we cover Skippers Hill (1 mile south-west), Five Ashes (1 mile south), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west), Uckfield (6 miles south-west) and Polegate (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Butcher's Cross include Selwyns Wood.
- Schools near Butcher's Cross include Five Ashes CofE Primary School (less than half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Ashes Inn (0.5 miles south)
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Butcher's Cross?
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
- Big weddings with every diet
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
For outdoor photos, Selwyns Wood is close by, and the countryside around Butcher's Cross suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Dessert
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Butcher's Cross
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Good Shepherd?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Butcher's Cross too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you come to Butcher's Cross?
We do. We cook at events in Butcher's Cross and across East Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Butcher's Cross hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
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What wedding paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
- 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