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Tapas & canapé catering in Lunsford's Cross, East Sussex
Looking for tapas catering in Lunsford's Cross? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering in Lunsford's Cross
About our tapas catering in Lunsford's Cross
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Popular choices include croquetas, tortilla española and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for engagement drinks and work receptions.
Near Lunsford's Cross, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Lunsford's Cross (TN39)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Lunsford's Cross
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Where we can cook in Lunsford's Cross
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Permission from the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evening receptions in Lunsford's Cross stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
For event organisers in Lunsford's Cross
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
FAQs for Lunsford's Cross
Could we have live paella in Highwoods?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How far is Lunsford's Cross from London?
About 49 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Drinks receptions around Lunsford's Cross
Lunsford's Cross is about 2 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Events in Lunsford's Cross are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Lunsford's Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
Historic buildings near Lunsford's Cross often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. A picnic in Highwoods? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Tapas catering in TN39 is planned around your venue and timings. Lunsford's Cross sits on or near the A269, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Lunsford's Cross for tapas catering include Watermill (1 mile east), Russell's Green (1 mile west), Hooe Common (1 mile west), Ninfield (1 mile north-west) and Sidley (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles east), Hailsham (8 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles east), Polegate (9 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (7 miles east).
A little further out are Bexhill Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (4.4 miles west). The countryside around Lunsford's Cross includes Gillham Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Schools near Lunsford's Cross include Bexhill High Academy (1.3 miles south-east)
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Collect dietary needs
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Each dish is labelled.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Why choose tapas catering in Lunsford's Cross?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement parties
- Office parties and launches
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Collington station, about 2.3 miles south.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Travel and parking costs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Space, access and power needs
- 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