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Wedding paella catering in John's Cross, East Sussex
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in John's Cross and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Garden and marquee weddings
Wedding paella catering near John's Cross
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Wedding paella catering in John's Cross, cooked live
Paella has a natural rhythm: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. For rustic barn weddings and marquee and garden weddings, we will put together a menu of canapé tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts and more.
A wedding in a small place like John's Cross often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- John's Cross (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What wedding paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
About the dishes
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Also near John's Cross
What else we do in John's Cross
Planning a paella wedding in John's Cross
John's Cross is about 7 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. For wedding paella catering in John's Cross, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 28 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Robertsbridge station, about 1.7 miles north-west. Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of All Saints frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN32, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Your wedding could be at a home on Vinehall Road and John's Cross Road or the roads around them. Other places close to John's Cross for wedding paella catering include Mountfield (1 mile south-west), Robertsbridge (2 miles north-west), Northbridge Street (2 miles north), Salehurst (2 miles north) and Netherfield (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), Crowborough (15 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Museum of Local History (3.2 miles south). The countryside around John's Cross includes Senlac Hill.
- Nearby schools include Robertsbridge Community College (1.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find John's Cross Public House (under half a mile west)
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why John's Cross hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Events in John's Cross and across East Sussex
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in John's Cross
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. In John's Cross, midsummer sunset is about 9:15pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:00pm, 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.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in John's Cross
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Pick a serving style
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in John's Cross
What’s the nearest station to John's Cross for guests?
Robertsbridge station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including John's Cross.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
- 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