East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Roser's Cross
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Roser's Cross.
- Engagement drinks
- Office parties and launches
- Cocktail parties
Book tapas catering in Roser's Cross
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Label seafood clearly
Afterwards, we clear away.
Staff to serve canapés.
About our tapas catering in Roser's Cross
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. We’re frequently asked to cater engagement celebrations and drinks reception canapés, with tortilla española, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo.
For a country party near Roser's Cross, tapas and sangria set the mood. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Roser's Cross (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Roser's Cross until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Common questions in Roser's Cross
What’s the nearest station to Roser's Cross for guests?
The closest is Buxted station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Roser's Cross?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in Roser's Cross?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Roser's Cross. For a quote, use our quote form.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How much does tapas catering cost in Roser's Cross?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Who books tapas catering in Roser's Cross?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Roser's Cross:
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Buxted station, about 3.7 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Travel and parking costs
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, your venue or TN21 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why Roser's Cross hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Planning a tapas spread in Roser's Cross
Roser's Cross is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Wherever your event is in the TN21 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of All Saints. Historic buildings near Roser's Cross often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Roser's Cross, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in TN21, we can bring tapas catering to you. From Forest Place, Warren Lane and Fir Grove Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Roser's Cross, we cover Waldron (1 mile south), Cross in Hand (1 mile north-east), Lions Green (2 miles south), Sandy Cross (2 miles east) and Heathfield (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (4.3 miles west) and Sussex Farm Museum (2.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Star Inn (0.9 miles south)
- 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