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Tapas Catering for Skippers Hill events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Skippers Hill: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement celebrations
Book tapas catering in Skippers Hill
How our tapas catering works in Skippers Hill
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. We cook albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthday and anniversary parties and tapas and paella menus.
Near Skippers Hill, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Skippers Hill (TN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Permission from the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
FAQs for Skippers Hill
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Good Shepherd?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Skippers Hill close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much does tapas catering cost in Skippers Hill?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Evening receptions in Skippers Hill stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Who books tapas catering in Skippers Hill?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Skippers Hill book us for events such as:
- Engagement celebrations
- Cocktail parties
- Office parties and launches
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Historic buildings near Skippers Hill often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether travel is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Skippers Hill: venues and local tips
Skippers Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Skippers Hill. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Crowborough station is about 3.1 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Good Shepherd. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Skippers Hill, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in TN20, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Queensmount, Criers Lane and Holly Beech Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Skippers Hill, we also cover Butcher's Cross (1 mile north-east), Five Ashes (1 mile south), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Tickerage Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
- Schools near Skippers Hill include Five Ashes CofE Primary School (within half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Five Ashes Inn (less than half a mile south)
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
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Why choose live paella in Skippers Hill?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Skippers Hill
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the space, if you can
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Collect dietary needs
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask for labels on each dish
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Bar staff and sangria.
- 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