East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Guestling Green
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Guestling Green and across East Sussex.
- Birthday drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering in Guestling Green
Tapas catering in Guestling Green, cooked live
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. We’re often asked to cater anniversary parties and drinks reception canapés, serving albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas.
For a country party near Guestling Green, tapas and sangria set the mood. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Guestling Green (TN35)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Guestling Green and the whole of East Sussex
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Towns and villages near Guestling Green
Also in Guestling Green
Guestling Green: venues and local tips
Guestling Green is about 4 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. For tapas catering in Guestling Green, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Guestling Green. Guestling Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 33 miles away.
Historic buildings near Guestling Green often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Parks such as Speckled Wood have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cook at events all over TN35 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Chapel Lane, Higham Gardens and Winchelsea Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Guestling (1 mile south-west), Friar's Hill (1 mile south-east), Bachelor's Bump (1 mile south-west), Fairlight (1 mile south-east) and Pett (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (4 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-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).
Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Local schools include Buckswood School (0.7 miles north) and The Hastings Academy (1.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Hope Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Guestling Green
How far is Guestling Green from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook near the sea around Guestling Green?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you come to Guestling Green?
We do. Guestling Green is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Add sangria or cava
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Sangria and bar staff.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Guestling Green is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Events we cater in Guestling Green
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening grazing
- Drinks reception canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
Guests travelling by rail: Three Oaks station is about 1.1 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- The deadline for final numbers
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- 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