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Tapas & canapé catering in Hurst Green, East Sussex
Planning tapas catering in Hurst Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Receptions and drinks parties
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About our tapas catering in Hurst Green
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and tortilla española, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthday drinks and engagement parties.
In a rural spot like Hurst Green, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Hurst Green (TN19)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening receptions in Hurst Green 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 set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Hurst Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Hurst Green
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Include staff for canapés
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Add a live paella main.
Occasions we cook for in Hurst Green
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Historic houses near Hurst Green include Bateman's (4.4 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The wet-weather plan
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
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What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hurst Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Receptions and parties in Hurst Green
Hurst Green is about 11 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Hurst Green or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Hurst Green is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 29 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Holy Trinity, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 1.3 miles south-west. Hurst Green is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN19, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road, London Road and Great Oak, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Hurst Green, we also cover Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Burgh Hill (1 mile west), Silver Hill (1 mile south-east), Etchingham (2 miles south-west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hastings (11 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (13 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ticehurst House Hospital (3.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Bewl Water.
- Local schools include Robertsbridge Community College (2.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Old Bull Inn (less than half a mile east)
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Questions from Hurst Green
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Hurst Green close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
- 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