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Tapas & canapé catering in Beckley, East Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Beckley and the surrounding area.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas starters
Book tapas catering in Beckley
Tapas catering in Beckley, cooked live
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We’re often asked to cater table tapas as a starter and tapas before paella, with croquetas, patatas bravas and Serrano ham.
For a country party near Beckley, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Beckley (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A spot for our serving station
- Space on each table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Beckley
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
Who books tapas catering in Beckley?
Tapas get people talking.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Beckley, people book us for occasions like:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
- Drinks reception canapés
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Beckley, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How bad weather is handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Beckley is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Questions from Beckley
Can you cook near the sea around Beckley?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Beckley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Beckley: venues and local tips
Beckley is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. For tapas catering in Beckley, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Beckley is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of All Saints. Nearby historic houses include Great Dixter (2.3 miles west) and Smallhythe Place (4.4 miles north-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Anywhere in TN31, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on King's Bank Lane, Royal Oak Close and Whitebread Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Beckley sits on or near the B2088, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in Flackley Ash (2 miles east), Northiam (2 miles north-west), Beckley Furnace (2 miles south-west), Peasmarsh (2 miles south-east) and Broadland Row (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south), Belmont (9 miles south) and Hollington (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Ypres Tower (4.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
- Local pubs include The Rose And Crown Inn (0.9 miles west)
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Beckley hosts choose us
- Events in Beckley and across East Sussex
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
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Towns and villages near Beckley
What else we do in Beckley
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and typically vegetarian.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
- 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