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Tapas Catering in Flackley Ash
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Flackley Ash.
- Launches and office parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Flackley Ash
Flackley Ash questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is Flackley Ash close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How much does tapas catering cost in Flackley Ash?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Tapas catering in Flackley Ash, made fresh on the day
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. For office parties and launches and sharing tapas starters, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and tortilla española.
Near Flackley Ash, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Flackley Ash (TN31)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer drinks reception in Flackley Ash 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 choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Flackley Ash? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
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Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll 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 keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
What affects the price in Flackley Ash
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Flackley Ash
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Flackley Ash book us for events such as:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement drinks
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Tell us what role tapas play
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space on each table
- Parking near the venue
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Flackley Ash
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
Tapas for events in Flackley Ash
Flackley Ash is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. For tapas catering in Flackley Ash, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Rye station is about 3 miles away. Historic houses near Flackley Ash include Lamb House (3.2 miles south-east) and Great Dixter (3.9 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Tapas catering in TN31 is planned around your venue and your guests. Close by, we cover events in Peasmarsh (1 mile south-east), Beckley (2 miles west), Udimore (3 miles south), Cock Marling (3 miles south) and Beckley Furnace (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ypres Tower (3.3 miles south-east) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (3.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Flatropers Wood.
- Local pubs include The Cock Inn (under half a mile south-east)
- 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