East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Isfield
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Isfield.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering for Isfield events
How our tapas catering works in Isfield
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. For sharing tapas starters and welcome-drink canapés, we can cook croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española.
Near Isfield, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Isfield (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space on each table
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
FAQs for Isfield
How far is Isfield from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Isfield?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Events we cater in Isfield
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Isfield and East Sussex:
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Uckfield station, about 2.7 miles north-east.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Collect dietary needs
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we’re needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. 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.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Catering across East Sussex, including Isfield
- A quote that spells everything out
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
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 saves passing messages back and forth.
Towns and villages near Isfield
What else we do in Isfield
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Isfield until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- 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
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Tapas for events in Isfield
Isfield is about 3 miles south-west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Isfield and nearby villages. Isfield is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 11 miles away.
Historic buildings near Isfield frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Nearby historic houses include Glyndebourne (4.1 miles south) and Glynde Place (4.9 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Isfield, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across TN22 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Station Road, Lavender Fields and Horsted Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Isfield for tapas catering include Rose Hill (1 mile south-east), Little Horsted (1 mile north-east), Mount Pleasant (2 miles west), Barcombe Mills (2 miles south-west) and Barcombe Cross (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east) and Uckfield (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (4.4 miles north-east) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Laughing Fish pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- 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