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Tapas Catering for Little Horsted events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Little Horsted.
- Tapas before paella
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Drinks reception canapés
Live tapas catering in Little Horsted
Questions from Little Horsted
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Tapas catering for your event in Little Horsted
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We are frequently asked to cater office parties and launches and receptions and drinks parties, with gambas al ajillo, croquetas and padrón peppers.
Near Little Horsted, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Little Horsted (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and usually vegetarian.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Room for a tapas table
- Unloading access
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
Tapas for events in Little Horsted
Little Horsted is about 1 mile south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. For tapas catering in Little Horsted, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Uckfield station, about 1.3 miles north. Little Horsted is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cook at events all over TN22. From Ayrshire Lane, White Park Avenue and Meadow Grass Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ridgewood (1 mile north-east), Isfield (1 mile south-west), Rose Hill (2 miles south-west), Budlett's Common (3 miles north) and Mount Pleasant (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Uckfield Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.8 miles south). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
- Schools near Little Horsted include Uckfield College (1.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Highlands pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Towns and villages near Little Horsted
What else we do in Little Horsted
Perfect for your event in Little Horsted
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Little Horsted, people book us for events such as:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening grazing
Parks such as Hempstead Meadow have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Who provides the crockery
- How bad weather is handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. A summer drinks reception in Little Horsted has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, 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 set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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