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Tapas & canapé catering in Cripp's Corner, East Sussex
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Cripp's Corner: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
- Table tapas as a starter
Book tapas catering in Cripp's Corner
Tapas catering in Cripp's Corner, cooked live
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. Whether it is drinks parties and receptions and birthday and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and padrón peppers.
In a rural spot like Cripp's Corner, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Cripp's Corner (TN32)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer drinks reception in Cripp's Corner has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
Each dish is labelled.
Bar staff and sangria.
For event organisers in Cripp's Corner
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Common questions in Cripp's Corner
What’s the nearest station to Cripp's Corner for guests?
Robertsbridge station, about 3 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
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A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Events we cater in Cripp's Corner
They work for any size of event.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday drinks
Nearby historic houses include Durhamford Manor (1.5 miles south) and Great Dixter (3.7 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The wet-weather plan
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
What affects the price in Cripp's Corner
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Drinks receptions around Cripp's Corner
Cripp's Corner is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever your event is in the TN32 area, we can bring the pans to you. Cripp's Corner is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Cripp's Corner to Brighton (30 miles away).
Historic buildings near Cripp's Corner frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Robertsbridge station, about 3 miles north-west. Cripp's Corner is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across the TN32 postcode area. We also cook at events in Swaile's Green (1 mile south), Staplecross (1 mile north-east), Whatlington (2 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (2 miles south) and Snagshall (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Hastings Old Town (8 miles south) and Belmont (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (5.6 miles south) and Nortons Farm Museum (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart pub (within half a mile east)
- 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