East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Buxted
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Buxted: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Office parties and launches
Live tapas catering in Buxted
Tapas catering in Buxted, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, croquetas and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for sharing boards for evening guests and engagement drinks.
For a country party near Buxted, tapas and sangria set the mood. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Buxted (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Bar staff and sangria.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Buxted? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Buxted
Tapas get people talking.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Guests travelling by rail: Buxted station is in Buxted itself.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if it rains
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue
- Space on each table
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Receptions and parties in Buxted
Buxted is about 2 miles north-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Buxted and nearby villages. Buxted is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Buxted to Brighton (16 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin. Historic buildings near Buxted frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Buxted is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cook at events all over the TN22 postcode area. From High Street, Church Road and Park View or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Potter's Green (1 mile south), Etchingwood (1 mile south-east), Cooper's Green (1 mile west), Framfield (2 miles south) and Hadlow Down (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south-east), Crowborough (4 miles north), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Tickerage Castle (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Uckfield College (2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Buxted Inn (within half a mile south-west)
The process
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in Buxted stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What else we do in Buxted
Questions from Buxted
Is Buxted too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Buxted from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you cover Buxted?
We do. Buxted is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
- 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