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Tapas & canapé catering in Baldslow, East Sussex
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Baldslow: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering for Baldslow events
Tapas catering for your event in Baldslow
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Baldslow. Whether it is drinks reception canapés and office parties and launches, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española.
In a rural spot like Baldslow, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Baldslow (TN37, TN34, TN38)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Add sangria or cava
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Each dish is labelled.
Add a live paella main.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Nearby places to Baldslow
What else we do in Baldslow
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Evening receptions in Baldslow stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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What affects the price in Baldslow
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Common questions in Baldslow
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Tapas for events in Baldslow
Baldslow is about 2 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Baldslow and nearby villages. Baldslow is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 30 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ore station, about 2.3 miles south-east. Nearby historic houses include Durhamford Manor (3.8 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Wherever your event is in TN37, TN34 and TN38, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Whitworth Road, Fairfield Road and Westfield Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Baldslow is on the A28, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside Baldslow, we also cover Hollington (1 mile south), St Helen's (1 mile south-east), Hastings (2 miles south), Silverhill (2 miles south) and Blacklands (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south), Polegate (14 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Hastings Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Barn Theatre and Museum (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Baldslow includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Schools near Baldslow include Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Victoria Inn (0.9 miles south-west)
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Occasions we cook for in Baldslow
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday drinks
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How each diet is kept separate
- 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