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Tapas Catering for Southover events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Southover: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Evening grazing
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks parties and receptions
Live tapas catering in Southover
Southover: venues and local tips
Southover is about 1 mile south-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. From the centre of Southover to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
Parks such as Railway Land have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. For guests coming by train, Lewes station is in Southover itself. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of Southover, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in BN7 and BN8 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Ham Lane, New Road and Bell Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Main roads around Southover include the A277 and A2029, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Close by, we cover events in Cliffe (1 mile north-east), Lewes (1 mile north-west), South Malling (1 mile north), Iford (2 miles south-west) and Offham (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
A little further out are Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.9 miles north-east) and Lewes Castle (less than half a mile north-west). Not far away are Cliffe Hill and Southerham Farm.
- Local schools include Lewes Old Grammar School (less than half a mile north-west) and Priory School (less than half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include Kings Head pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include St Michael (less than half a mile north-west)
Tapas catering in Southover, made fresh on the day
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. For office parties and launches and tapas before paella, we will put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and tortilla española.
In Southover, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Southover (BN7, BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Southover? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and usually vegetarian.
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Your questions about tapas catering in Southover
What’s the nearest station to Southover for guests?
Southover has its own station: Lewes station.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Southover is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Southover? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Parking near the venue
- A spot for our serving station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. 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 you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across East Sussex, including Southover
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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.
- 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