East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Battle
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Battle and across East Sussex.
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
- Engagement celebrations
Planning an event in Battle?
Tapas catering for your event in Battle
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Whether it’s work receptions and tapas starters, we will put together a menu of albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas for your guests.
Around Battle, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Battle (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Battle until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Receptions and parties in Battle
Battle is about 5 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. For an event in Battle, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Battle station, about 0.6 miles south-east. Battle is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across the TN33 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Market Road and Station Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the A271 and A2100, Battle is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. For events just outside Battle, we cover Steven's Crouch (2 miles west), Netherfield (2 miles north-west), Mountfield (2 miles north), John's Cross (3 miles north) and Penhurst (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles south-east) and Polegate (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are Battle Museum of Local History (under half a mile north) and Conquest Hospital (4.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Claverham Community College (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Abbey Hotel (within half a mile south-east)
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Events in Battle and across East Sussex
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Where we can cook in Battle
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Staff to serve canapés.
Common questions in Battle
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cater in Battle?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Battle and the rest of East Sussex. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Battle
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Battle book us for occasions like:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Sharing boards for evening guests
If you are looking at a historic venue around Battle, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- The venue requirements
- How long the team stays
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What else we do in Battle
- 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