East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Northiam
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Northiam and East Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering in Northiam
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Northiam stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Planning tapas catering in Northiam? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About our tapas catering in Northiam
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. Whether it is tapas with a paella main course and launches and office parties, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, padrón peppers and tortilla española and more.
Near Northiam, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Northiam (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Towns and villages near Northiam
Other catering in Northiam
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Northiam hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Catering across East Sussex, including Northiam
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Why choose tapas catering in Northiam?
Tapas are sociable food.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Northiam:
- Birthday drinks
- Work receptions
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Engagement celebrations
Historic buildings near Northiam frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether travel is included
Your questions about tapas catering in Northiam
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’ll follow the site rules.
Is Northiam close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Northiam
Northiam is about 9 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Northiam and the surrounding area. We cater in 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 28 miles away.
Historic houses near Northiam include Great Dixter (0.5 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Northiam, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the TN31 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Main Street and Elizabeth Gardens, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Northiam sits on or near the A268, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Other places close to Northiam for tapas catering include Beckley (2 miles south-east), Beckley Furnace (3 miles south), Broad Oak (3 miles south), Flackley Ash (3 miles east) and Broadland Row (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (9 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south), Hastings Old Town (10 miles south), Belmont (10 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The C.M Booth Collection (4 miles north). Not far away are Flatropers Wood.
- Local pubs include Hayes Arms Hotel (0.5 miles south)
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking near the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- 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