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Tapas & canapé catering in Crowhurst, East Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Crowhurst. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Tapas starters
- Evening grazing
- Welcome-drink canapés
Live tapas catering in Crowhurst
About our tapas catering in Crowhurst
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. On the menu are Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and croquetas, and typical bookings are for engagement parties and tapas with a paella main course.
In a rural spot like Crowhurst, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Crowhurst (TN33)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Occasions we cook for in Crowhurst
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Crowhurst and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement celebrations
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening grazing
Guests travelling by rail: Crowhurst station is in Crowhurst itself.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
- Staff numbers and hours
Crowhurst: venues and local tips
Crowhurst is about 3 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in Crowhurst will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Crowhurst is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Crowhurst to Brighton (28 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St George. Nearby historic houses include Durhamford Manor (3.8 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cater events across TN33 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Station Road, Craig Close and Old Forewood Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Crowhurst for tapas catering include Green Street (1 mile south-east), Hollington (2 miles south-east), Baldslow (2 miles east), Silverhill (3 miles south-east) and Bulverhythe (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-east), Polegate (12 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Hastings Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and Bexhill Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Crowhurst include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Nearby schools include Claverham Community College (2.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough Inn (0.7 miles south)
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room for a tapas table
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Crowhurst
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
Towns and villages near Crowhurst
More for events in Crowhurst
For event organisers in Crowhurst
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Crowhurst? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Crowhurst: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St George: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Crowhurst close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, East Sussex included. See all areas.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What affects the price in Crowhurst
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Spanish desserts to finish.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Crowhurst is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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