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Tapas & canapé catering in Litlington, East Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Litlington and the surrounding area.
- Engagement parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Cocktail parties
Planning an event in Litlington?
Tapas catering in Litlington, made fresh on the day
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Typical bookings include engagement parties and tapas starters, with tortilla española, padrón peppers and Serrano ham.
Near Litlington, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Litlington (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For event organisers in Litlington
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
FAQs for Litlington
How far is Litlington from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London.
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Michael the Archangel: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Why choose tapas catering in Litlington?
Tapas get people talking.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Engagement parties
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Michael the Archangel, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether travel is included
- The wet-weather plan
- How late numbers can change
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Litlington
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask for labels on each dish
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Places near Litlington
Other catering in Litlington
Litlington: venues and local tips
Litlington is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. Events in Litlington are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Litlington is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Litlington to Brighton (about 13 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Litlington, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, Berwick (Sussex) station is about 2.9 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of Litlington, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Tapas catering in BN26 is planned around your venue and timings. From The Street, Clapham Lane and Litlington Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Lullington (1 mile north), Dukes Green (1 mile west), Alfriston (1 mile north), Winton (1 mile north) and Milton Street (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.1 miles west) and Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Litlington include Combe Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Plough And Harrow Inn (within half a mile south)
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Litlington has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
Planning tapas catering in Litlington? Send us the details and we will 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