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Tapas Catering for Tidebrook events
Looking for tapas catering in Tidebrook? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Work receptions
- Cocktail parties
Planning an event in Tidebrook?
Occasions we cook for in Tidebrook
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Whatever you are celebrating in Tidebrook, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening sharing boards
Parks such as Wadhurst Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Tapas catering in Tidebrook, made fresh on the day
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Whether it is drinks parties and receptions and work receptions, we’ll put together a menu of patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas.
In a rural spot like Tidebrook, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Tidebrook (TN5)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Tidebrook
Other catering in Tidebrook
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Tapas for events in Tidebrook
Tidebrook is about 6 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For tapas catering in Tidebrook, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Tidebrook is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 23 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Wadhurst station, about 2.4 miles north. Historic houses near Tidebrook include Wadhurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Tidebrook is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in TN5, we can bring tapas catering to you. Other places close to Tidebrook for tapas catering include Rusher's Cross (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles east). Not far away are Bewl Water.
What affects the price in Tidebrook
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
FAQs for Tidebrook
Is Tidebrook 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 Tidebrook close to London?
About 36 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
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 cook a gluten-free paella separately.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening receptions in Tidebrook stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or TN5 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Catering across East Sussex, including Tidebrook
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Collect dietary needs
- Include staff for canapés
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Waiting staff for canapés.
- 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