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Tapas Catering in Maynard's Green
Planning tapas catering in Maynard's Green? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering in Maynard's Green
Tapas catering in Maynard's Green, made fresh on the day
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. We are frequently asked to cater tapas before paella and evening grazing, with albóndigas, croquetas and padrón peppers.
Near Maynard's Green, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Maynard's Green (TN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Places near Maynard's Green
More for events in Maynard's Green
Tapas for events in Maynard's Green
Maynard's Green is about 6 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Maynard's Green or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Maynard's Green to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
Historic buildings near Maynard's Green frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Historic houses near Maynard's Green include Horselunges Manor (4.2 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Maynard's Green, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in TN21 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include West Street Lane, Tubwell Lane and Sicklehatch Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. You’ll find Maynard's Green on the B2203, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For events just outside Maynard's Green, we cover Sandy Cross (1 mile north), Horam (1 mile south), Vines Cross (1 mile south-east), Heathfield (1 mile north) and Warbleton (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (11 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles south-west) and Hailsham (6 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Old Castle (4.5 miles east) and Sussex Farm Museum (1 mile south). The countryside around Maynard's Green includes Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby schools include Heathfield Community College (1.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Runt-in-Tun pub (0.5 miles north)
Perfect for your event in Maynard's Green
They work for any size of event.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks reception canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Christ Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room for a tapas table
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Maynard's Green
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
Why choose live paella in Maynard's Green?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Events in Maynard's Green and across East Sussex
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Maynard's Green: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Maynard's Green close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Maynard's Green until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
Send us the date, your venue or TN21 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through 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