East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering for Old Heathfield events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Old Heathfield: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Book tapas catering in Old Heathfield
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
About our tapas catering in Old Heathfield
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Whether it is drinks parties and receptions and work receptions, we will put together a menu of patatas bravas, Serrano ham and albóndigas for your guests.
In a rural spot like Old Heathfield, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Old Heathfield (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Old Heathfield
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- Parking near the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Old Heathfield, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Receptions and parties in Old Heathfield
Old Heathfield is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For an event in Old Heathfield, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Old Heathfield is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Old Heathfield to Brighton (20 miles away).
Historic houses near Old Heathfield include Bateman's (4.9 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of All Saints. Old Heathfield is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN21, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include School Hill and Church Street; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Cade Street (1 mile north), Sandy Cross (1 mile west), Heathfield (1 mile west), Broad Oak (1 mile north) and Warbleton (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (13 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
A little further out are Hellingly Hospital (5 miles south) and Old Castle (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Old Heathfield include Selwyns Wood.
- Schools near Old Heathfield include Parkside Community Primary School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (less than half a mile south)
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Nearby places to Old Heathfield
What else we do in Old Heathfield
Perfect for your event in Old Heathfield
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Old Heathfield and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement drinks
- Anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
Historic buildings near Old Heathfield frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it’s light in Old Heathfield until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Is live paella right for your event?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Your questions about tapas catering in Old Heathfield
How far is Old Heathfield from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Old Heathfield?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cover Old Heathfield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Old Heathfield is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
- 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