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Tapas & canapé catering in Langney, East Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Langney and the surrounding area.
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
Planning an event in Langney?
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Tapas catering in Langney, cooked live
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. On the menu are padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and croquetas, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthday and anniversary parties and evening grazing.
Tapas make a party in Langney easy and sociable. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Langney (BN23)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it is light in Langney until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Langney: venues and local tips
Langney is about 2 miles north-east of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Anywhere in BN23, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 289 places across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St. Richard. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Langney, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Langney is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. The coast is within about 3 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Anywhere in BN23, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Priory Road, Priory Lane and Pembury Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Westham (1 mile north), Pevensey (2 miles north-east), Jenkins' Green (2 miles north), Pevensey Bay (2 miles north-east) and Normans' Bay (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Hastings (12 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles north-east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (14 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles north-west) and St Leonards (11 miles east).
A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Langney include Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Bell School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Lodge pub (0.9 miles south)
Who books tapas catering in Langney?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
Guests travelling by rail: Pevensey & Westham station is about 1.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Table tapas are set down to share.
Serving boards and crockery.
Places near Langney
Other catering in Langney
Your questions about tapas catering in Langney
Can you cook in Princes Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
We are having a ceremony at St. Richard: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
- 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