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Tapas Catering for Crowborough events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Crowborough.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
Live tapas catering in Crowborough
About our tapas catering in Crowborough
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. Popular choices include padrón peppers, Serrano ham and albóndigas, and typical bookings are for office parties and launches and engagement drinks.
For celebrations in Crowborough, tapas before a paella make a full meal. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Crowborough (TN6)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Crowborough
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Tapas for events in Crowborough
Crowborough is about 16 miles south of Sevenoaks, in East Sussex. For tapas catering in Crowborough, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Crowborough is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Crowborough to Brighton (20 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Crowborough station, about 1 mile south-east. Nearby historic houses include Groombridge Place (4.6 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Crowborough is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN6. That could mean an event in a garden on Church Road, High Street and London Road or the roads around them. Being close to the A26 and B2100, Crowborough is simple for us to get to. For events just outside Crowborough, we cover Jarvis Brook (1 mile east), Steel Cross (1 mile north-east), Boarshead (2 miles north-east), Sweethaws (2 miles south-west) and Marden's Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (14 miles south), Uckfield (6 miles south-west), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (14 miles south-west). Crowborough is among the bigger towns we cover in East Sussex, with plenty of venues for events.
Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles west). Not far away are Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby schools include Beacon Academy (within half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Crowborough Cross pub (0.7 miles north-west)
Occasions we cook for in Crowborough
They work for any size of event.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Crowborough and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Office parties and launches
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing tapas starters
After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The venue requirements
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Check diets in advance
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in Crowborough until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- 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 pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Common questions in Crowborough
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.
Which station should guests use for Crowborough?
Crowborough station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you come to Crowborough?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Crowborough and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Crowborough
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
Send us the date, your venue or TN6 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
- 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