East Sussex · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Norton, East Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Norton and across East Sussex.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Office parties and launches
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering near Norton
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
How our tapas catering works in Norton
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. We’re frequently asked to cater table tapas as a starter and engagement parties, with albóndigas, padrón peppers and patatas bravas.
Near Norton, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Norton (BN25)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Collect dietary needs
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Each dish is labelled.
Bar staff and sangria.
Drinks receptions around Norton
Norton is about 2 miles east of Newhaven, in East Sussex. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Norton and nearby villages. Norton is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 10 miles away.
Parks such as Castle Hill have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Andrew. Norton is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cater events across BN25. Nearby, we also cater events in Bishopstone (1 mile south), Tide Mills (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), South Heighton (1 mile north-west) and Newhaven (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles east), Lewes (7 miles north-west), Hailsham (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (12 miles north), Peacehaven (3 miles west) and Telscombe (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Newhaven Museum (1.4 miles west) and Arlington Castle (3.8 miles east). Open spaces near Norton include Firle Beacon.
Why choose live paella in Norton?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Norton and the whole of East Sussex
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price And The cost guide.
Nearby places to Norton
What else we do in Norton
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Norton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it is light in Norton until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
Who books tapas catering in Norton?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
Guests travelling by rail: Bishopstone (Sussex) station is about 1.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What happens if it rains
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
Norton questions
Is Norton close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Norton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cover Norton?
We do. Norton is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Norton.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
- 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