East Sussex · England
Wedding paella catering in Golden Cross, East Sussex
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Golden Cross.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Evening wedding food
Wedding paella catering for Golden Cross events
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Wedding paella catering in Golden Cross, made fresh on the day
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. We cook evening paella, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas, and we’re often booked for evening wedding food and weddings with a Spanish theme.
Near Golden Cross, weddings are frequently 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. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Location
- Golden Cross (BN27, BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Golden Cross
We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Golden Cross close to London?
About 44 miles from central London.
What if our speeches run late?
It happens. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it is served at its best.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What affects the price in Golden Cross
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- How long we are needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Events in Golden Cross and across East Sussex
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Golden Cross weddings: local tips
Golden Cross is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your wedding in Golden Cross, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Golden Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Golden Cross to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Golden Cross, such as The Parish 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. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 3.6 miles south. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Golden Cross, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of the BN27 and BN8 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Burgh Hill Road and Golden Cross or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Wickstreet (2 miles south), Ripe (2 miles south-west), Laughton (2 miles west), Arlington (3 miles south) and Berwick (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles south-east) and Crowborough (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Sussex Farm Museum (3.9 miles north-east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (3.3 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Golden Cross Inn (under half a mile west)
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Golden Cross
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
More for events in Golden Cross
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, sunset in Golden Cross is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Events we cater in Golden Cross
Sharing food gets tables chatting.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Golden Cross, people book us for occasions like:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Evening food for extra guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Blessings and vow renewals
Nearby historic houses include Michelham Priory (2.3 miles south-east) and Horselunges Manor (2.8 miles east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
- 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