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Tapas Catering in Burgh Hill
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 in Burgh Hill.
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks reception canapés
Book tapas catering in Burgh Hill
Receptions and parties in Burgh Hill
Burgh Hill is about 11 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in Burgh Hill will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Burgh Hill is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 28 miles away.
Historic houses near Burgh Hill include Bateman's (3.8 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Holy Trinity. Burgh Hill is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN19, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Fysie Lane and Burgh Hill, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Burgh Hill for tapas catering include Hurst Green (1 mile east), Cooper's Corner (1 mile north-east), Etchingham (1 mile south-west), Silver Hill (1 mile south-east) and Flimwell (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hastings (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Burgh Hill include Bewl Water.
- Schools near Burgh Hill include Robertsbridge Community College (2.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Bull Inn (0.7 miles east)
Tapas catering for your event in Burgh Hill
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Popular choices include patatas bravas, albóndigas and padrón peppers, and we are frequently booked for drinks reception canapés and cocktail parties.
Near Burgh Hill, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Area
- Burgh Hill (TN19)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Include staff for canapés
- Label seafood clearly
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Sangria and bar staff.
Questions from Burgh Hill
Is Burgh Hill too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the space, if you can
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Burgh Hill is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Always popular and typically vegetarian.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking near the venue
- A spot for our serving station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
Perfect for your event in Burgh Hill
Tapas get people talking.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Burgh Hill book us for occasions like:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 0.7 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each dish
Towns and villages near Burgh Hill
Other catering in Burgh Hill
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Burgh Hill and across East Sussex
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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