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Wedding paella catering in Stone Cross, East Sussex
Looking for wedding paella catering in Stone Cross? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Farm and barn venues
Planning an event in Stone Cross?
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Wedding paella catering in Stone Cross, made fresh on the day
Evening paella is a favourite: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. For blessings and vow renewals and weddings with lots of dietary needs, we will put together a menu of table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts for your guests.
Weddings in a place like Stone Cross frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Let us know about access for the van. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Stone Cross (BN24)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Stone Cross questions
Is Stone Cross close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at St Luke's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What if the timings change?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator and time the rice so it’s served at its best.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain the options.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- We cover Stone Cross and the whole of East Sussex
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Perfect for your wedding in Stone Cross
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Rustic barn weddings
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.3 miles east.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if it rains
- Space, access and power needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Pick a serving style
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Getting married in Stone Cross?
Stone Cross is about 2 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Wherever your wedding is in the BN24 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Stone Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Stone Cross to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Luke's Church frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. For outdoor photos, Combe Hill is close by. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Stone Cross, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. With the coast within about 4 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
For wedding paella catering in BN24, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your wedding is on Millers Keep, Geering Road and Nutley Mill Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Stone Cross, we also cover Blackness (1 mile north-west), Hankham (1 mile north), Willingdon (2 miles south-west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles west) and Polegate (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles north-west) and St Leonards (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Stone Cross include Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Causeway School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile west)
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. For a summer wedding in Stone Cross, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or BN24 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Other catering in Stone Cross
- 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