East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Lower Horsebridge
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Lower Horsebridge: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Work receptions
Tapas catering in Lower Horsebridge
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Collect dietary needs
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Crockery and serving dishes.
How our tapas catering works in Lower Horsebridge
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Popular choices include tortilla española, albóndigas and croquetas, and we are often booked for tapas with a paella main course and work receptions.
For a country party near Lower Horsebridge, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Lower Horsebridge (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
Perfect for your event in Lower Horsebridge
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Lower Horsebridge, people book us for events such as:
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing tapas starters
Nearby historic houses include Horselunges Manor (0.6 miles north-east) and Michelham Priory (1.6 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
Why choose live paella in Lower Horsebridge?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Lower Horsebridge hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
- We cover Lower Horsebridge and the whole of East Sussex
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
Send us the date, your venue or BN27 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Places near Lower Horsebridge
What else we do in Lower Horsebridge
Your questions about tapas catering in Lower Horsebridge
We’re having a ceremony at Zoar Strict Baptist Chapel: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Lower Horsebridge?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Drinks receptions around Lower Horsebridge
Lower Horsebridge is about 1 mile north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Anywhere in BN27, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Lower Horsebridge is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Zoar Strict Baptist Chapel, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: Polegate station is about 4.1 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Lower Horsebridge, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in BN27, we can cook for your guests. If your venue is just outside Lower Horsebridge, we also cover Tile Hurst (1 mile south), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile east), Lower Dicker (1 mile west), Hellingly (1 mile east) and Hailsham (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles west) and Crowborough (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Herstmonceux Castle (4.5 miles east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (1.1 miles north-east).
- Schools near Lower Horsebridge include Hailsham Community College (1.3 miles south-east)
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Lower Horsebridge has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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