East Sussex · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Northease, East Sussex
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Northease. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Birthday drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
Planning an event in Northease?
Tapas catering in Northease, made fresh on the day
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. For birthday drinks and engagement celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo and more.
For a country party near Northease, tapas and sangria set the mood. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Northease (BN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Northease questions
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Northease close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Drinks receptions around Northease
Northease is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. Wherever your event is in the BN7 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Northease is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 6 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Northease, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Parks such as Lewes and Laughton Levels have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Northease is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in BN7 is planned around your venue. If your venue is just outside Northease, we also cover Rodmell (1 mile south-east), Iford (1 mile north-west), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west), Southover (2 miles north) and Cliffe (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east), Newhaven (4 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Planet Earth Museum (3.5 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
- Local facilities include Southover Without (1.4 miles north-east)
Where we can cook in Northease
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Unloading access
- Space on each table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Northease
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and normally vegetarian.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
What else we do in Northease
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in Northease 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.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Northease
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Guests travelling by rail: Southease station is about 1.4 miles away.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deposit and payment dates
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.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Why choose live paella in Northease?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Northease
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Northease, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
- 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