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Tapas & canapé catering in Crosspost, West Sussex
Looking for tapas catering in Crosspost? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
Book tapas catering in Crosspost
Tapas catering in Crosspost, cooked live
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Typical bookings include engagement parties and tapas starters, with Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and croquetas.
In a rural spot like Crosspost, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Crosspost (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Crosspost?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Evening receptions in Crosspost 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes 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
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label seafood clearly
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room for a tapas table
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Permission from the venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
Questions from Crosspost
Is Crosspost too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Crosspost?
The closest is Wivelsfield station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Do you cater in Crosspost?
We do. Crosspost is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
DIY paella versus live catering
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Drinks receptions around Crosspost
Crosspost is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH17, we will come to your venue or garden. Crosspost is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Crosspost to Brighton (11 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mary Magdalene's Church. Historic houses near Crosspost include Ockenden Manor (3.1 miles north-east) and Tyes Place (3.9 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Crosspost is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in RH17, we can cook for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Cowfold Road and Chapel Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Crosspost, we also cover Bolney (1 mile north-east), Twineham Green (1 mile south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (2 miles south-west) and Kent Street (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- 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