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Tapas Catering in Marden's Hill
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Marden's Hill.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering near Marden's Hill
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Add a live paella main.
Tapas catering for your event in Marden's Hill
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. We cook tortilla española, patatas bravas and albóndigas, and we’re often booked for engagement celebrations and canapés with welcome drinks.
Near Marden's Hill, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Marden's Hill (TN6)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Perfect for your event in Marden's Hill
Tapas are sociable food.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement drinks
- Evening grazing
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Marden's Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- How each diet is kept separate
Tapas for events in Marden's Hill
Marden's Hill is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Marden's Hill, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our events stretch from Marden's Hill to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as St John's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, Crowborough station is about 2.7 miles away. Marden's Hill is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in TN6, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Friars Vale, St John's Road and Marden's Hill. If your venue is just outside Marden's Hill, we also cover Friar's Gate (1 mile north-west), Chuck Hatch (2 miles west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Boarshead (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Bolebroke Castle (3.7 miles north-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Marden's Hill include Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby schools include Beacon Academy (1.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Half Moon Inn (0.7 miles north)
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it’s light in Marden's Hill until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Marden's Hill? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Towns and villages near Marden's Hill
Also in Marden's Hill
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Parking near the venue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
Questions from Marden's Hill
How far is Marden's Hill from London?
About 31 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Marden's Hill?
The closest is Crowborough station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
- 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