East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering for Burwash events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Burwash: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Live tapas catering in Burwash
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Tapas catering in Burwash, cooked live
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We are often asked to cater drinks reception canapés and tapas before paella, serving albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas.
For a country party near Burwash, tapas and sangria set the mood. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Burwash (TN19)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Burwash
What else we do in Burwash
Live paella or other catering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Burwash hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Evening receptions in Burwash stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Burwash: venues and local tips
Burwash is about 10 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Events in Burwash are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 25 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Stonegate station is about 1.8 miles away. Historic buildings near Burwash often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Burwash, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in TN19 is planned around your venue. Local streets include High Street, Rother View and Hoppers Croft Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Burwash Weald (2 miles south-west), Burwash Common (2 miles south-west), Wood's Corner (4 miles south), Dallington (4 miles south) and Punnett's Town (4 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-west), Crowborough (10 miles west) and St Leonards (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Old Castle (3.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Burwash include Bewl Water.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Admiral Vernon Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Who books tapas catering in Burwash?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Whatever you are celebrating in Burwash, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Nearby historic houses include Bateman's (0.8 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For event organisers in Burwash
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Organising a club, school or community event in Burwash? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Check diets in advance
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Label seafood clearly
Afterwards, we clear away.
Bar staff and sangria.
Questions from Burwash
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Burwash too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cover Burwash?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Burwash. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
- 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