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Tapas Catering in Catsfield
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Catsfield and across East Sussex.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering near Catsfield
Perfect for your event in Catsfield
They work for any size of event.
In Catsfield and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement celebrations
A picnic in Ashburnham Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The wet-weather plan
- VAT, if it applies
Tapas catering in Catsfield, cooked live
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. We cook croquetas, albóndigas and tortilla española, and we are regularly asked to cater engagement parties and sharing boards for evening guests.
In a rural spot like Catsfield, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Catsfield (TN33)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Catsfield: venues and local tips
Catsfield is about 4 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in Catsfield will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our events stretch from Catsfield to Brighton (about 26 miles away).
Historic buildings near Catsfield often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Historic houses near Catsfield include Durhamford Manor (4.4 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Catsfield, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in TN33, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Road, Church Lane and Blacksmiths Lane or the roads around them. You’ll find Catsfield on the B2204, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Close by, we cover events in Ninfield (1 mile south-west), Watermill (2 miles south), Lunsford's Cross (2 miles south), Russell's Green (2 miles south-west) and Hooe Common (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (11 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles south-east) and Polegate (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Museum of Local History (2 miles north-east) and Bexhill Hospital (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Catsfield include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Claverham Community College (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Public House (under half a mile west)
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Permission from the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
Towns and villages near Catsfield
Also in Catsfield
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Catsfield has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Catsfield
What’s the nearest station to Catsfield for guests?
The closest is Battle station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Could we have live paella in Ashburnham Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Catsfield
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Why choose live paella in Catsfield?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Catsfield hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Always popular and usually vegetarian.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
- 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