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Tapas & canapé catering in Crossbush, West Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Crossbush. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Evening sharing boards
- Anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
Planning an event in Crossbush?
Common questions in Crossbush
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How far is Crossbush from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
About our tapas catering in Crossbush
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. For sharing tapas starters and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and padrón peppers for your guests.
For a country party near Crossbush, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Crossbush (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Collect dietary needs
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Why choose tapas catering in Crossbush?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Crossbush book us for occasions like:
- Evening grazing
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement parties
- Launches and office parties
After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
- What the price includes, item by item
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in Crossbush stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
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 we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Crossbush, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Crossbush: venues and local tips
Crossbush is about 2 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Crossbush, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Crossbush to Brighton (18 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (3 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Crossbush, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Crossbush, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 3 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Wherever your event is in BN18, we can bring tapas catering to you. If your venue is just outside Crossbush, we also cover Warningcamp (1 mile north-east), Poling (1 mile south-east), Lyminster (1 mile south-west), Arundel (1 mile north-west) and Toddington (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (9 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Lyminster Siege Castle (0.5 miles north) and Rustington Museum (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space on each table
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
- 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