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Wedding Paella Catering for Rusher's Cross events
Looking for wedding paella catering in Rusher's Cross? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Evening wedding food
Live wedding paella catering in Rusher's Cross
Wedding paella catering in Rusher's Cross, cooked live
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it is best served straight away. We plan it around your speeches and photos. Popular choices include table tapas, Spanish desserts and evening paella, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings with lots of dietary needs and evening food for extra guests.
Near Rusher's Cross, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Rusher's Cross (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Why choose live paella in Rusher's Cross?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Rusher's Cross
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Events in Rusher's Cross and across East Sussex
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Rusher's Cross questions
Is Rusher's Cross too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Rusher's Cross?
Wadhurst station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What if the timings change?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Towns and villages near Rusher's Cross
Also in Rusher's Cross
Getting married in Rusher's Cross?
Rusher's Cross is about 5 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Rusher's Cross or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Rusher's Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Rusher's Cross to Brighton (23 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Crowborough Country Park is close by. Nearby historic houses include Wadhurst Castle (2.6 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cook at weddings all over TN20. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Tidebrook (1 mile north-east), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (4.8 miles east). The countryside around Rusher's Cross includes Bewl Water and Crowborough Country Park.
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, sunset in Rusher's Cross is about 9:15pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:00pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Perfect for your wedding in Rusher's Cross
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Evening wedding food
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Wadhurst station, about 2.7 miles north.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
What wedding paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Rusher's Cross? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
- 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