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Tapas Catering for Staplecross events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Staplecross. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Cocktail parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering for Staplecross events
Staplecross: your questions answered
Is Staplecross too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Staplecross close to London?
About 45 miles from central London.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including East Sussex. See all areas.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
About our tapas catering in Staplecross
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Staplecross. On the menu are tortilla española, Serrano ham and croquetas, and we are regularly asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and evening grazing.
Near Staplecross, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Staplecross (TN32)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
Send us the date, your venue or TN32 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Staplecross has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Staplecross? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Staff to serve canapés.
Perfect for your event in Staplecross
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
Historic houses near Staplecross include Durhamford Manor (2.4 miles south) and Great Dixter (2.8 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
Tapas for events in Staplecross
Staplecross is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. For an event in Staplecross, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Staplecross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Staplecross to Brighton (31 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as St Marks Staplecross, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: Robertsbridge station is about 3.1 miles away. Staplecross is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the TN32 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Sheringham Close, Cricketers Field and Weald View or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Staplecross for tapas catering include Cripp's Corner (1 mile south-west), Snagshall (1 mile north), Swaile's Green (1 mile south-west), Mill Corner (2 miles east) and Sedlescombe (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (8 miles south), Hastings Old Town (8 miles south) and Belmont (8 miles south).
Open spaces near Staplecross include Flatropers Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Cross Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across East Sussex, including Staplecross
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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