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Tapas Catering in Swaile's Green
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Swaile's Green. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Work receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering near Swaile's Green
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Tapas catering in Swaile's Green, cooked live
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. Typical bookings include anniversary parties and tapas with a paella main course, with Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and croquetas.
In a rural spot like Swaile's Green, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Swaile's Green (TN32)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about tapas catering in Swaile's Green
Is Swaile's Green close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Swaile's Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How much does tapas catering cost in Swaile's Green?
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.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Drinks receptions around Swaile's Green
Swaile's Green is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. From the centre of Swaile's Green to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Swaile's Green is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Swaile's Green to Brighton (about 30 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Marks Staplecross. Historic buildings near Swaile's Green frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Swaile's Green is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in TN32, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater events in Cripp's Corner (1 mile north), Staplecross (1 mile north-east), Whatlington (2 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (2 miles south) and Snagshall (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Polegate (15 miles south-west) and Hastings Old Town (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Conquest Hospital (5.4 miles south) and Nortons Farm Museum (3 miles south). Not far away are Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Vinehall School (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart pub (within half a mile north-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and generally vegetarian.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. A summer drinks reception in Swaile's Green has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room for a tapas table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
Live paella or other catering?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Swaile's Green
What else we do in Swaile's Green
Why choose tapas catering in Swaile's Green?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement celebrations
- Work receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Robertsbridge station, about 3.1 miles north-west.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Swaile's Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
- 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