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Tapas Catering for Friar's Gate events
Planning tapas catering in Friar's Gate? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Tapas before paella
- Tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
Planning an event in Friar's Gate?
About our tapas catering in Friar's Gate
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. For table tapas as a starter and tapas with a paella main course, we can cook Serrano ham, croquetas and padrón peppers for your guests.
For a country party near Friar's Gate, tapas and sangria set the mood. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Friar's Gate (TN6)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Tell us what role tapas play
Afterwards, we clear away.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Tapas for events in Friar's Gate
Friar's Gate is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For tapas catering in Friar's Gate, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Friar's Gate is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Friar's Gate to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Eridge station is about 3 miles away. Historic houses near Friar's Gate include Bassetts Manor (3.6 miles north-west) and Groombridge Place (3.8 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Friar's Gate, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in TN6 is planned around your venue and your guests. We also cook at events in Marden's Hill (1 mile south-east), Chuck Hatch (1 mile west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Mott's Mill (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles north) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Friar's Gate include Crowborough Country Park.
- Schools near Friar's Gate include Beacon Academy (2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Half Moon Inn (under half a mile north)
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Friar's Gate? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Perfect for your event in Friar's Gate
They make a perfect starter before paella.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement drinks
- Work receptions
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas before paella
If you are looking at a historic venue around Friar's Gate, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- How long the team stays
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Friar's Gate has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Your questions about tapas catering in Friar's Gate
We are having a ceremony at St John's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Friar's Gate?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including East Sussex. Find your area.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Parking near the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
What affects the price in Friar's Gate
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
- 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