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Tapas & canapé catering in Lions Green, East Sussex
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Lions Green.
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks reception canapés
Planning an event in Lions Green?
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, it’s light in Lions Green until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How our tapas catering works in Lions Green
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. Typical bookings include evening grazing and tapas starters, with tortilla española, croquetas and albóndigas.
Near Lions Green, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Lions Green (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Lions Green
More for events in Lions Green
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and typically vegetarian.
Is live paella right for your event?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Catering across East Sussex, including Lions Green
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
For event organisers in Lions Green
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Common questions in Lions Green
Is Lions Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Drinks receptions around Lions Green
Lions Green is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. From the centre of Lions Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Lions Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Lions Green to Brighton (17 miles away).
Historic buildings near Lions Green frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Nearby historic houses include Horselunges Manor (4 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lions Green, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across TN21. Nearby, we also cater events in Waldron (1 mile north-west), Burlow (1 mile south-east), Horam (1 mile south-east), Maynard's Green (2 miles east) and Roser's Cross (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (11 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south) and Crowborough (8 miles north).
A little further out are Tickerage Castle (3.6 miles north-west) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.2 miles east). Open spaces near Lions Green include Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star Inn (1 mile north-west)
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Staff to serve canapés.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Lions Green
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
Perfect for your event in Lions Green
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of All Saints.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
Planning tapas catering in Lions Green? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
- 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