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Tapas Catering in Houghton Green
Planning tapas catering in Houghton Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
Live tapas catering in Houghton Green
Tapas catering in Houghton Green, cooked live
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We cook croquetas, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo, and we are frequently booked for table tapas as a starter and launches and office parties.
In a rural spot like Houghton Green, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Houghton Green (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Drinks service on request
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
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Your questions about tapas catering in Houghton Green
We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Michael: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Houghton Green close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Where we can cook in Houghton Green
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A spot for our serving station
- Unloading access
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
Who books tapas catering in Houghton Green?
Big or small, tapas work.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Houghton Green and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas starters
Historic houses near Houghton Green include Lamb House (1.5 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- How long the team stays
- How bad weather is handled
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Tapas for events in Houghton Green
Houghton Green is about 11 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. From the centre of Houghton Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Michael. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Houghton Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. With the sea within about 2 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Wherever your event is in TN31, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater events in Playden (1 mile south-west), East Guldeford (1 mile south-east), Iden (1 mile north-west), Rye (1 mile south) and Rye Foreign (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (11 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (11 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south-west), Belmont (10 miles south-west) and Hollington (11 miles south-west).
A little further out are Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.4 miles south) and Ypres Tower (1.5 miles south). Not far away are Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Houghton Green include Rye College (1.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Kings Head Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Collect dietary needs
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Serving boards and crockery.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in Houghton Green has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:50pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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