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Tapas & canapé catering in Golden Cross, East Sussex
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Golden Cross. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering for Golden Cross events
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Tapas catering for your event in Golden Cross
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Typical bookings include work receptions and evening sharing boards, with albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham.
Near Golden Cross, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Golden Cross (BN27)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Golden Cross
Also in Golden Cross
Tapas for events in Golden Cross
Golden Cross is about 3 miles east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For tapas catering in Golden Cross, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Herstmonceux Free Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include Horselunges Manor (3.1 miles west) and Michelham Priory (4.6 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Wherever your event is in BN27, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Butler's Lane and Lower Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Golden Cross for tapas catering include Flowers Green (1 mile north-east), Chapel Row (1 mile north-east), Herstmonceux (1 mile north), Windmill Hill (1 mile north-east) and Stunts Green (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (3.9 miles south) and Amberstone Hospital (1.9 miles west).
- Nearby, you will find Woolpack Inn (0.9 miles north)
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Collect dietary needs
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Include staff for canapés
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Table tapas are set down to share.
Staff to serve canapés.
Step by step
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer drinks reception in Golden Cross has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
What affects the price in Golden Cross
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- The length of service
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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Unloading access
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
Events we cater in Golden Cross
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Golden Cross book us for events such as:
- Tapas before paella
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing tapas starters
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Pevensey & Westham station, about 4.2 miles south.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each dish
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Golden Cross: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Golden Cross?
Pevensey & Westham station, about 4.2 miles south of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Herstmonceux Free Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
- 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