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Tapas Catering in Flimwell
Looking for tapas catering in Flimwell? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering for Flimwell events
Tapas catering in Flimwell, made fresh on the day
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. We’re frequently asked to cater birthday drinks and receptions and drinks parties, serving padrón peppers, Serrano ham and albóndigas.
For a country party near Flimwell, tapas and sangria set the mood. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
- Area
- Flimwell (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Flimwell is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Flimwell? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Planning a tapas spread in Flimwell
Flimwell is about 10 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Flimwell or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Flimwell is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Flimwell to Brighton (about 29 miles away).
Historic buildings near Flimwell often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 3 miles south. Flimwell is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the TN5 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, London Road and Corner Farm Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Main roads around Flimwell include the B2087, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in Stonecrouch (2 miles north-west), Ticehurst (2 miles west), Three Leg Cross (2 miles west), Cooper's Corner (2 miles south-east) and Bedgebury Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (14 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south), Hailsham (15 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles west), St Leonards (14 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (2 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles north). Open spaces near Flimwell include Bewl Water.
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Where we can cook in Flimwell
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A spot for our serving station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
Perfect for your event in Flimwell
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement drinks
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (3.1 miles north-west) and Wadhurst Castle (5 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
Your questions about tapas catering in Flimwell
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Augustine's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Flimwell from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
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How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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