A French Crêperie in the heart of Hastings
Crêperie by the Sea brings authentic French flavours to Hastings, specialising in traditional Breton buckwheat galettes and freshly made sweet crêpes. Only using high-quality ingredients, we offer a true taste of Brittany by the sea.
About the owner
Hello, my name is Penelope. I was born and raised in Hastings. I am a trained crêpier, specialising in traditional crêpes and galettes from Brittany. Cooking has always been my passion, and I love creating food that brings people together.
Proud of my French roots, I aim to share the flavours, warmth, and simplicity of French cuisine through every crêpe I serve.
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Our beautifully hand-painted, colourful booth seating provides a unique space, complete with heating for the winter months
Some of our amazing food supplier’s
Buckwheat
We source our buckwheat from Court Hayes who grow and mills buckwheat flour on their family farm in Devon. Inspired by traditional buckwheat growing in Brittany, they began cultivating the crop in 2010 and now mill it on-site using a granite stone mill. By controlling every step from seed to flour, they produce a soft, flavourful buckwheat flour that is naturally gluten free.
Ham
Ham is at the heart of a great galette complète, so quality really matters. That’s why it is sourced from Beak & Tail Butchers in Hastings, trusted suppliers who have worked with us from the very beginning and share our commitment to exceptional ingredients.
Cider
Our cider (served in a traditional cider bolée) is from Norman Hunt & Sons, a family-run farm in East Sussex that has been growing organic traditional cider apple varieties on their Ashdown Sand orchards since the 1930s.
Cheese
At Crêperie by the Sea, we love cheese — it’s a key ingredient in our buckwheat galettes, so we make sure to use the very best. We’re lucky to source delicious French cheeses from The Cheese Man, a local, family-run Sussex company passionate about promoting high-quality, locally made cheeses.
