East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Ore
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Ore. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Office parties and launches
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Ore
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect dietary needs
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Tell us what role tapas play
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Sangria and bar staff.
Tapas catering in Ore, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. We cook gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas, and we are frequently booked for table tapas as a starter and office parties and launches.
Tapas make a party in Ore easy and sociable. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Location
- Ore (TN35, TN34)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Receptions and parties in Ore
Ore is about 2 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Ore, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Ore is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Ore to Brighton (32 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ore station, about 0.8 miles south-west. A picnic in Speckled Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Tapas catering in TN35 and TN34 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Rye Road, Rock Lane and Mill Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bachelor's Bump (1 mile north-east), Guestling (2 miles north-east), Fairlight (2 miles east), Friar's Hill (2 miles north-east) and Guestling Green (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (14 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Hastings Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ore include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Nearby schools include Hastings Academy (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Old King John pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Events we cater in Ore
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
Historic buildings near Ore frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The wet-weather plan
FAQs for Ore
What’s the nearest station to Ore for guests?
The closest is Ore station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you cook in Speckled Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, East Sussex included. See all areas.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Unloading access
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
Nearby places to Ore
What else we do in Ore
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Evening receptions in Ore stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- 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 pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Planning tapas catering in Ore? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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 will do the cooking.
Why choose live paella in Ore?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. There’s 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 you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
What affects the price in Ore
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through 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