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Tapas & canapé catering in Silverhill, East Sussex
Planning tapas catering in Silverhill? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Live tapas catering in Silverhill
Perfect for your event in Silverhill
Tapas get people talking.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
Historic buildings near Silverhill often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- How bad weather is handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
How our tapas catering works in Silverhill
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Whether it’s launches and office parties and engagement celebrations, we can cook padrón peppers, albóndigas and patatas bravas and more.
For a party in a place like Silverhill, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Silverhill (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Unloading access
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
For event organisers in Silverhill
Venues frequently have their own rules about 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.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Silverhill: venues and local tips
Silverhill is about 1 mile west of Hastings, in East Sussex. For tapas catering in Silverhill, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Silverhill. We cook in 289 places across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 30 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Matthew's Church. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is St Leonards Warrior Square station, about 0.8 miles south. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Tapas catering in TN38, TN37 and TN34 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Duke Road, Vale Road and Drury Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hastings (1 mile east), Hollington (1 mile north-west), St Leonards (1 mile south), Blacklands (1 mile east) and St Helen's (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (14 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.3 miles south-east) and The True Crime Museum (1.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Silverhill includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Nearby schools include William Parker Sports College (0.9 miles north-east) and University School (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Duke pub (under half a mile north)
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, it is light in Silverhill until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Questions from Silverhill
Can you cook near the sea around Silverhill?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
What’s the nearest station to Silverhill for guests?
The closest is St Leonards Warrior Square station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Nearby places to Silverhill
What else we do in Silverhill
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Silverhill hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
- 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