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Tapas Catering in Snagshall
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Snagshall.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas before paella
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering near Snagshall
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening receptions in Snagshall stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Tapas catering in Snagshall, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Typical bookings include evening grazing and drinks parties and receptions, with Serrano ham, albóndigas and patatas bravas.
In a rural spot like Snagshall, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Snagshall (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Snagshall
Is Snagshall close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Snagshall?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Snagshall.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Parking near the venue
- Room for a tapas table
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
How we price tapas catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
More for events in Snagshall
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Collect dietary needs
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Staff to serve canapés.
Perfect for your event in Snagshall
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Cocktail parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, Robertsbridge station is about 3.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- The wet-weather plan
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning a tapas spread in Snagshall
Snagshall is about 9 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in Snagshall will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Snagshall to Brighton (31 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St James, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include Great Dixter (2.2 miles east) and Durhamford Manor (3.5 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Snagshall is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cook at events all over TN32 and the streets around it. We also cook at events in Staplecross (1 mile south), Cripp's Corner (2 miles south), Swaile's Green (2 miles south), Mill Corner (2 miles east) and Sedlescombe (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (9 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south), Hailsham (15 miles south-west), St Leonards (9 miles south), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south) and Belmont (9 miles south).
Open spaces near Snagshall include Flatropers Wood.
- Local schools include Bodiam Manor School (1 mile north)
- Local pubs include The White Dog Inn (0.6 miles east)
- 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