East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering for Glynde events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Glynde. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement parties
Live tapas catering in Glynde
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Label seafood clearly
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Add sangria or cava
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Sangria and bar staff.
How our tapas catering works in Glynde
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Typical bookings include evening grazing and birthday and anniversary parties, serving albóndigas, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo.
In a rural spot like Glynde, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Location
- Glynde (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Glynde until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Who books tapas catering in Glynde?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Glynde book us for events such as:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement parties
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas before paella
Historic buildings near Glynde often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Before you book anyone
- How long the team stays
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
Your questions about tapas catering in Glynde
Is Glynde too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Glynde?
Glynde station, in Glynde itself.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including East Sussex. Find your area.
Glynde: venues and local tips
Glynde is about 3 miles east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Glynde and the surrounding area. Glynde is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Parks such as Lewes and Laughton Levels have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Historic houses near Glynde include Glynde Place (within half a mile north) and Glyndebourne (1 mile north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Glynde is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in BN8, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Lacys Hill and Ranscombe Lane. Other places close to Glynde for tapas catering include Glyndebourne (1 mile north), Firle (1 mile south-east), Ashton Green (2 miles north), Ringmer (2 miles north) and Cliffe (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (11 miles south-east), Seaford (6 miles south), Lewes (3 miles west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north) and Uckfield (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Agricultural Bygones (2.4 miles north-east) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Cliffe Hill and Southerham Farm.
- Schools near Glynde include Firle Church of England Primary School (1.2 miles south-east) and Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (2.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Trevor Arms (less than half a mile south)
- Local facilities include South Malling Without (1.4 miles north-west)
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
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.
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across East Sussex, including Glynde
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Towns and villages near Glynde
More for events in Glynde
- 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