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Tapas & canapé catering in Broad Street, East Sussex
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Broad Street.
- Engagement celebrations
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks reception canapés
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FAQs for Broad Street
We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Nicholas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook near the sea around Broad Street?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How much does tapas catering cost in Broad Street?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Tapas catering in Broad Street, cooked live
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Typical bookings include engagement parties and tapas and paella menus, serving gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and patatas bravas.
In a rural spot like Broad Street, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Broad Street (TN36)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Broad Street: venues and local tips
Broad Street is about 5 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Broad Street or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 31 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Nicholas. Historic buildings near Broad Street often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. With the sea within about 5 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cater events across the TN36 postcode area and the streets around it. We also cook at events in Icklesham (1 mile east), Udimore (1 mile north), Cock Marling (2 miles north-east), Three Oaks (2 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (5 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south-west), Belmont (5 miles south-west) and Hollington (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Camber Castle (3.7 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.5 miles east). The countryside around Broad Street includes Flatropers Wood.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Unloading access
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
How we price tapas catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, your venue or TN36 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in Broad Street stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in Broad Street
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Broad Street book us for occasions like:
- Office parties and launches
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening sharing boards
Nearby historic houses include Lamb House (4.1 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
Is live paella right for your event?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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