East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering for Filching events
Looking for tapas catering in Filching? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Evening grazing
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering in Filching
Tapas catering in Filching, cooked live
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. We cook Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas, and we’re often booked for drinks reception canapés and sharing boards for evening guests.
Near Filching, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Filching (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and generally vegetarian.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Unloading access
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Sunset in Filching is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Filching? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Filching questions
Is Filching too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Filching?
Polegate station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How much does tapas catering cost in Filching?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Who books tapas catering in Filching?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Filching and East Sussex:
- Cocktail parties
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
Historic houses near Filching include Alfriston Clergy House (2.9 miles west) and Michelham Priory (4 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if it rains
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
Filching: venues and local tips
Filching is about 3 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. For an event in Filching, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Filching to Brighton (16 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Polegate station, about 1.5 miles north-east. Historic buildings near Filching frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Filching, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Tapas catering in BN26 is planned around your venue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wannock (1 mile north-east), Folkington (1 mile north-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile east), Willingdon (1 mile east) and Polegate (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (5 miles west), Lewes (11 miles north-west) and Hailsham (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Burlough Castle (2.5 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Combe Hill.
- Schools near Filching include Willingdon Community School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Eight Bells Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Nearby places to Filching
Other catering in Filching
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Collect dietary needs
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Label seafood clearly
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Spanish desserts to finish.
- 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