East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in High Hurstwood
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in High Hurstwood. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Work receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering in High Hurstwood
What affects the price in High Hurstwood
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in High Hurstwood? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Tapas catering for your event in High Hurstwood
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Whether it’s engagement drinks and sharing boards for evening guests, we can cook tortilla española, padrón peppers and Serrano ham and more.
For a country party near High Hurstwood, 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
- High Hurstwood (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. Evening receptions in High Hurstwood stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
Table tapas are set down to share.
Bar staff and sangria.
Towns and villages near High Hurstwood
Also in High Hurstwood
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
Perfect for your event in High Hurstwood
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
If you’re looking at a historic venue around High Hurstwood, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Questions from High Hurstwood
Do you come out to small places like High Hurstwood?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for High Hurstwood?
Buxted station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Drinks receptions around High Hurstwood
High Hurstwood is about 3 miles south-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Wherever your event is in the TN22 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from High Hurstwood to Brighton (17 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Buxted station, about 1.8 miles south. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of High Hurstwood, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in TN22, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Burnt Oak Road, Chillies Lane and Perrymans Lane. For events just outside High Hurstwood, we cover Fairwarp (1 mile west), Sweethaws (1 mile north), Five Ash Down (1 mile south-west), Crowborough (3 miles north-east) and Jarvis Brook (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Uckfield (4 miles south), Polegate (14 miles south), South Malling (11 miles south-west) and Heathfield (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Tickerage Castle (3.3 miles south) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
- 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