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Tapas Catering in Burwash Common
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Burwash Common.
- Tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering in Burwash Common
Questions from Burwash Common
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Philip's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Tapas catering for your event in Burwash Common
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Burwash Common. Typical bookings include sharing boards for evening guests and tapas starters, serving croquetas, patatas bravas and padrón peppers.
For a country party near Burwash Common, tapas and sangria set the mood. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Burwash Common (TN19)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Burwash Common hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Why choose tapas catering in Burwash Common?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas starters
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Burwash Common, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each dish
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Burwash Common? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Nearby places to Burwash Common
Other catering in Burwash Common
Planning a tapas spread in Burwash Common
Burwash Common is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. From the centre of Burwash Common to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Burwash Common is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 23 miles away.
Historic houses near Burwash Common include Bateman's (1.8 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Guests travelling by rail: Stonegate station is about 2.7 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Burwash Common, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in TN19, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Westdown Lane, Vicarage Road and Vicarage Lane. If your venue is just outside Burwash Common, we also cover Burwash Weald (1 mile east), Punnett's Town (2 miles south-west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Dallington (3 miles south) and Wood's Corner (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Old Castle (2.7 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Wheel Inn (0.5 miles east)
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer drinks reception in Burwash Common has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Include staff for canapés
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space for a serving table or station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Unloading access
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Burwash Common
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- 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