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Tapas Catering in Wych Cross
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Wych Cross and across East Sussex.
- Anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
- Evening sharing boards
Planning an event in Wych Cross?
Tapas catering in Wych Cross, made fresh on the day
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. For tapas with a paella main course and cocktail parties, we can cook croquetas, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
For a country party near Wych Cross, tapas and sangria set the mood. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Wych Cross (RH18)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Why choose tapas catering in Wych Cross?
Big or small, tapas work.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks parties and receptions
If you are looking at a historic venue around Wych Cross, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. At midsummer, it is light in Wych Cross until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Why choose live paella in Wych Cross?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Wych Cross hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- We cover Wych Cross and the whole of East Sussex
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Common questions in Wych Cross
Do you come out to small places like Wych Cross?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Wych Cross for guests?
East Grinstead station, about 4.5 miles north-west of the centre.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cater in Wych Cross?
Yes, we do. Wych Cross is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Tapas for events in Wych Cross
Wych Cross is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. For an event in Wych Cross, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Wych Cross. Wych Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Standen (3.2 miles north-west) and Saint Hill Manor (3.6 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is East Grinstead station, about 4.5 miles north-west. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Wych Cross, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the RH18 postcode area. Streets in the area include Lewes Road and Wych Cross, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Chelwood Gate (1 mile south), Forest Row (2 miles north), Birchgrove (2 miles south-west), Coleman's Hatch (2 miles north-east) and Chelwood Common (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Lewes (13 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles east), Uckfield (8 miles south-east), South Malling (13 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Heaven Farm Museum (3.6 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wych Cross include Brickfield Meadow.
Places near Wych Cross
Also in Wych Cross
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- 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