East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Sweethaws
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Sweethaws and across East Sussex.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas and paella menus
- Office parties and launches
Live tapas catering in Sweethaws
How our tapas catering works in Sweethaws
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. For tapas before paella and office parties and launches, we’ll put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and albóndigas and more.
In a rural spot like Sweethaws, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Sweethaws (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a tapas spread in Sweethaws
Sweethaws is about 2 miles south-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Across the TN6 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 289 places across East Sussex. Our events stretch from Sweethaws to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
Historic buildings near Sweethaws frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sweethaws, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in TN6, we plan around your venue and timings. We also cook at events in High Hurstwood (1 mile south), Crowborough (2 miles north-east), Fairwarp (2 miles south-west), Jarvis Brook (2 miles north-east) and Marden's Hill (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Lewes (12 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (4.6 miles south) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crow & Gate inn (0.6 miles north-west)
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books tapas catering in Sweethaws?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
In Sweethaws and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement parties
- Cocktail parties
For guests coming by train, Crowborough station is about 2.2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
For event organisers in Sweethaws
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sweethaws? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Add sangria or cava
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Table tapas are set down to share.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Sweethaws: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Sweethaws?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you cater in Sweethaws?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Sweethaws and the rest of East Sussex. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Sweethaws.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Sweethaws hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Places near Sweethaws
Other catering in Sweethaws
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. A summer drinks reception in Sweethaws has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or TN6 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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