West Sussex · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Crosspost events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Crosspost.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Farm and barn venues
Book wedding paella catering in Crosspost
Common questions in Crosspost
How far is Crosspost from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Crosspost?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
We can. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Crosspost.
What if the timings change?
We plan for it. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it’s served at its best.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
About our wedding paella catering in Crosspost
Evening paella is a favourite: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. On the menu are Spanish desserts, table tapas and canapé tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater weddings in a marquee or garden and wedding receptions after a small ceremony.
Near Crosspost, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Crosspost (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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.
Paella compared with other options
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Nearby places to Crosspost
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Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Planning a paella wedding in Crosspost
Crosspost is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Across the RH17 area, we can cook for your guests. Crosspost is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Crosspost to Brighton (about 11 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow is close by. Historic houses near Crosspost include Ockenden Manor (3.1 miles north-east) and Tyes Place (3.9 miles north-east). 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 7 miles of Crosspost, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wherever your wedding is in RH17, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Local streets include Cowfold Road and Chapel Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. For weddings just outside Crosspost, we cover Bolney (1 mile north-east), Twineham Green (1 mile south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (2 miles south-west) and Kent Street (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Occasions we cook for in Crosspost
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Big weddings with every diet
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
If you’re marrying at a church near Crosspost, such as St Mary Magdalene's Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether VAT is included
Where we can cook in Crosspost
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Send us the running order and speech times
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
What wedding paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
Planning wedding paella catering in Crosspost? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. In Crosspost, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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