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Tapas & canapé catering in Stonecrouch, East Sussex
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Stonecrouch. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Evening sharing boards
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas starters
Live tapas catering in Stonecrouch
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Tapas catering for your event in Stonecrouch
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. For evening grazing and engagement celebrations, we can cook gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and Serrano ham for your guests.
Near Stonecrouch, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Stonecrouch (TN5)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- We cover Stonecrouch and the whole of East Sussex
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Stonecrouch questions
Which station should guests use for Stonecrouch?
The closest is Etchingham station, roughly 4.3 miles away.
Is Stonecrouch too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Also near Stonecrouch
More for events in Stonecrouch
Drinks receptions around Stonecrouch
Stonecrouch is about 8 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. For tapas catering in Stonecrouch, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Stonecrouch. Stonecrouch is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 29 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 4.3 miles south. Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Wadhurst Castle (4.1 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Stonecrouch, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of the TN5 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Kilndown (1 mile north), Three Leg Cross (1 mile south-west), Flimwell (2 miles south-east), Bedgebury Cross (2 miles north-east) and Riseden (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hastings (15 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles west), Heathfield (10 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south-west), Hollington (15 miles south) and Hellingly (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Old Scotney Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Stonecrouch include Bewl Water.
Perfect for your event in Stonecrouch
Tapas get people talking.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Stonecrouch, people book us for occasions like:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement drinks
Historic buildings near Stonecrouch frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- The venue requirements
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room for a tapas table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Stonecrouch
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Stonecrouch is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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