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Tapas & canapé catering in Kent Street, East Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Kent Street. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Kent Street?
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Tapas catering in Kent Street, cooked live
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Popular choices include padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas, and typical bookings are for tapas and paella menus and sharing boards for evening guests.
Near Kent Street, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Where
- Kent Street (TN33)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Receptions and parties in Kent Street
Kent Street is about 3 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Kent Street, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Kent Street is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 30 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Kent Street, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Battle station, about 2.2 miles west. With the sea within about 5 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Here we cover the TN33 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Westfield (1 mile east), Telham (2 miles west), Sedlescombe (2 miles north), Whatlington (2 miles north-west) and Brede (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (3 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Hastings Castle (4.3 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (2.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Kent Street includes Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in Kent Street stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Places near Kent Street
More for events in Kent Street
Occasions we cook for in Kent Street
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Launches and office parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Historic houses near Kent Street include Durhamford Manor (2.2 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
FAQs for Kent Street
What’s the nearest station to Kent Street for guests?
Battle station, about 2.2 miles west of the centre.
Is Kent Street too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Include staff for canapés
- Check diets in advance
- Add sangria or cava
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
- 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