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Tapas & canapé catering in Plumpton, East Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Plumpton and across East Sussex.
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering for Plumpton events
Tapas catering in Plumpton, made fresh on the day
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. Popular choices include patatas bravas, Serrano ham and tortilla española, and we’re regularly asked to cater evening sharing boards and engagement celebrations.
For a country party near Plumpton, tapas and sangria set the mood. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Where
- Plumpton (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Plumpton
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in Plumpton has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Why choose tapas catering in Plumpton?
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Historic buildings near Plumpton often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
Nearby places to Plumpton
More for events in Plumpton
Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Plumpton hosts choose us
- We cover Plumpton and the whole of East Sussex
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Questions from Plumpton
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Plumpton close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
For event organisers in Plumpton
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Receptions and parties in Plumpton
Plumpton is about 4 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. Events in Plumpton are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Plumpton is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Plumpton to Brighton (about 6 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Plumpton station is about 1.4 miles away. Historic houses near Plumpton include Anne of Cleves House (4 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Plumpton, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across BN7. Streets in the area include Plumpton Lane and Ditchling Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in East Chiltington (1 mile north-east), Streat (1 mile north-west), Chiltington (2 miles north-east), Plumpton Green (2 miles north) and Cooksbridge (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south-east), Hailsham (14 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (3.7 miles west). Not far away are Malling Down and Blackcap.
- Pubs nearby include The Half Moon Inn (within half a mile south)
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Always popular and typically vegetarian.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- How many courses
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
Send us the date, your venue or BN7 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in 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