East Sussex · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Best Beech Hill, East Sussex
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Best Beech Hill.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering near Best Beech Hill
Tapas catering for your event in Best Beech Hill
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. For evening grazing and birthday and anniversary parties, we can cook gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española for your guests.
Near Best Beech Hill, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Best Beech Hill (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Drinks receptions around Best Beech Hill
Best Beech Hill is about 5 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in Best Beech Hill will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Best Beech Hill to Brighton (25 miles away).
Historic houses near Best Beech Hill include Wadhurst Castle (1.4 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Best Beech Hill is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across TN5. Local streets include Bird Lane and Buckhurst Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Best Beech Hill, we cover Wadhurst (1 mile east), Pell Green (2 miles east), Newbury's (3 miles east), Cousley Wood (3 miles east) and Shover's Green (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles west), Uckfield (11 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south), Upper Horsebridge (13 miles south) and Hellingly (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Bewl Water.
Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Best Beech Hill hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Best Beech Hill
What’s the nearest station to Best Beech Hill for guests?
Wadhurst station, about 0.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Best Beech Hill close to London?
About 34 miles from central London.
What do you need at the venue?
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.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Best Beech Hill
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Best Beech Hill book us for events such as:
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
- Evening sharing boards
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Wadhurst station, about 0.7 miles north-east.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How each diet is kept separate
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Where we can cook in Best Beech Hill
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Parking near the venue
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
Nearby places to Best Beech Hill
Other catering in Best Beech Hill
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Best Beech Hill has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Best Beech Hill
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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