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Tapas & canapé catering in Friar's Hill, East Sussex
Planning tapas catering in Friar's Hill? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering in Friar's Hill
Friar's Hill: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Friar's Hill?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How far is Friar's Hill from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Tapas catering in Friar's Hill, cooked live
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Typical bookings include tapas and paella menus and office parties and launches, with croquetas, Serrano ham and albóndigas.
Near Friar's Hill, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Friar's Hill (TN35)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Friar's Hill: venues and local tips
Friar's Hill is about 4 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Across the TN35 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 289 places in East Sussex. Our events stretch from Friar's Hill to Canterbury (33 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Laurence's Church. Historic buildings near Friar's Hill often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cook at events all over the TN35 postcode area. From Pett Road, Friars Bank and Chapel Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Guestling Green (1 mile north-west), Guestling (1 mile west), Fairlight (1 mile south), Bachelor's Bump (1 mile south-west) and Pett (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hastings (4 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-west), Belmont (3 miles south-west) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (3.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Local schools include Buckswood School (0.9 miles north-west) and The Hastings Academy (1.2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hope Public House (0.5 miles north-west)
What affects the price in Friar's Hill
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check diets in advance
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Is live paella right for your event?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. Evening receptions in Friar's Hill stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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.
Places near Friar's Hill
What else we do in Friar's Hill
Occasions we cook for in Friar's Hill
They work for any size of event.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Friar's Hill and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening grazing
- Tapas with a paella main course
A picnic in Speckled Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Friar's Hill
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- 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