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Tapas & canapé catering in Berwick, East Sussex
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Berwick.
- Engagement parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
Book tapas catering in Berwick
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Collect dietary needs
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Tapas catering in Berwick, cooked live
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Popular choices include gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham, and we are regularly asked to cater tapas starters and tapas before paella.
Near Berwick, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Berwick (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Berwick
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
Guests travelling by rail: Berwick (Sussex) station is in Berwick itself.
Comparing caterers
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Berwick questions
Is Berwick close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Berwick.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
What tapas catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Why choose live paella in Berwick?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in Berwick until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Receptions and parties in Berwick
Berwick is about 4 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For an event in Berwick, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Berwick. Berwick is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Historic buildings near Berwick often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary. Berwick is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 6 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
For tapas catering in BN26, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Station Road, Cornford Crescent and The Village or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Selmeston (1 mile west), Alciston (1 mile south-west), Arlington (1 mile east), Wickstreet (2 miles north-east) and Milton Street (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south-west), Lewes (7 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles north-east) and Crowborough (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Hellingly Hospital Railway (5.4 miles north-east) and Drusillas Museum (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Berwick includes Firle Beacon.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Berwick Inn (under half a mile north-east)
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Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room for a tapas table
- Permission from the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- 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