East Sussex · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Nash Street, East Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Nash Street and across East Sussex.
- Birthday drinks
- Evening grazing
- Welcome-drink canapés
Live tapas catering in Nash Street
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover Nash Street and the whole of East Sussex
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
About our tapas catering in Nash Street
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Nash Street. Typical bookings include receptions and drinks parties and drinks reception canapés, with albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers.
In a rural spot like Nash Street, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Nash Street (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in Nash Street until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Nash Street, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Include staff for canapés
Afterwards, we clear away.
Bar staff and sangria.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Nash Street? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
Nash Street: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Nash Street?
Berwick (Sussex) station, about 3.9 miles south-west of the centre.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you come to Nash Street?
Yes, we do. Nash Street is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Receptions and parties in Nash Street
Nash Street is about 3 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For tapas catering in Nash Street, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Nash Street. Nash Street is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Historic houses near Nash Street include Horselunges Manor (2 miles east) and Michelham Priory (2.2 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Historic buildings near Nash Street frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Nash Street is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across BN27. Close by, we cover events in Lower Dicker (1 mile south-east), Upper Dicker (2 miles south), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles south-east), Tile Hurst (2 miles south-east) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles south-east) and Crowborough (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.6 miles east). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Golden Cross Inn (0.8 miles west)
Places near Nash Street
More for events in Nash Street
Occasions we cook for in Nash Street
Tapas are sociable food.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Launches and office parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
For guests coming by train, Berwick (Sussex) station is about 3.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How bad weather is handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
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 to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use 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