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Tapas Catering in Maresfield
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Maresfield and across East Sussex.
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
Book tapas catering in Maresfield
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. Evening receptions in Maresfield stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
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A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Tapas catering in Maresfield, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Popular choices include croquetas, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for work receptions and engagement celebrations.
In a rural spot like Maresfield, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Maresfield (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Include staff for canapés
- Label seafood clearly
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Staff to serve canapés.
Receptions and parties in Maresfield
Maresfield is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Anywhere in TN22, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
A picnic in West Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Bartholomew. Maresfield is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in TN22, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include High Street, Robian Close and Batts Bridge Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Maresfield, we also cover Budlett's Common (1 mile south-east), Down Street (1 mile west), Ridgewood (3 miles south), Little Horsted (3 miles south) and Newick (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (3.4 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
- Local schools include Uckfield College (1.8 miles south-east)
Maresfield questions
Could we have live paella in West Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Bartholomew?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
How much does tapas catering cost in Maresfield?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cater in Maresfield?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Maresfield and across East Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space on each table
- Permission from the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Maresfield
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Events in Maresfield and across East Sussex
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
See How we price And The cost guide.
About the dishes
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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