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Tapas Catering for Hastings events
Looking for tapas catering in Hastings? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Birthday drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Receptions and drinks parties
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Occasions we cook for in Hastings
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Work receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday drinks
For guests coming by train, St Leonards Warrior Square station is about 0.9 miles away.
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Tapas catering in Hastings, made fresh on the day
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Whether it’s tapas with a paella main course and welcome-drink canapés, we can cook padrón peppers, Serrano ham and albóndigas.
Receptions and parties in Hastings can be at home or at a venue. Tapas work at both. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Hastings (TN34, TN38, TN37, TN35)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Receptions and parties in Hastings
Hastings is in East Sussex. For tapas catering in Hastings, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Hastings is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Hastings to Brighton (30 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Hastings, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Parks such as Alexandra Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Tapas catering in TN34, TN38, TN37 and TN35 is planned around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as London Road, Church Road and Upper Church Road. Being close to the A21 and A28, Hastings is simple for us to get to. For events just outside Hastings, we cover Silverhill (1 mile west), Blacklands (1 mile east), St Helen's (1 mile north-east), Hollington (1 mile north-west) and St Leonards (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (14 miles west), Old Town (15 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west). Hastings is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex, with lots of choice for events.
Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (1.2 miles north) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Schools near Hastings include William Parker Sports College (0.6 miles north-east) and University School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Duke pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hastings
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
For event organisers in Hastings
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
The process
It’s 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 Hastings has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Collect dietary needs
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Always popular and usually vegetarian.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
What affects the price in Hastings
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
Planning tapas catering in Hastings? 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.
Hastings questions
We’re having a ceremony at St Luke's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Hastings for guests?
The closest is St Leonards Warrior Square station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
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- 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