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Tapas & canapé catering in Stone Cross, East Sussex
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Stone Cross.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks parties and receptions
Planning an event in Stone Cross?
Tapas catering in Stone Cross, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Typical bookings include engagement drinks and cocktail parties, with tortilla española, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo.
In Stone Cross, tapas work at home or in a local hall. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Stone Cross (BN24)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a tapas spread in Stone Cross
Stone Cross is about 2 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Stone Cross or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Stone Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Stone Cross to Brighton (19 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.3 miles east. Historic houses near Stone Cross include Michelham Priory (4.8 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Stone Cross, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cater events across BN24 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Millers Keep, Geering Road and Nutley Mill Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Stone Cross, we also cover Blackness (1 mile north-west), Hankham (1 mile north), Willingdon (2 miles south-west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles west) and Polegate (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles north-west) and St Leonards (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Causeway School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile west)
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Sunset in Stone Cross is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Planning tapas catering in Stone Cross? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Stone Cross
They make a perfect starter before paella.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Stone Cross and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
After a ceremony at a church such as St Luke's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
- How bad weather is handled
- If the price includes VAT
FAQs for Stone Cross
Is Stone Cross close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Luke's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, East Sussex included. See all areas.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Why choose live paella in Stone Cross?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Events in Stone Cross and across East Sussex
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Drinks service on request
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
Nearby places to Stone Cross
What else we do in Stone Cross
For event organisers in Stone Cross
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
- 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