East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Udimore
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Udimore. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Work receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering in Udimore
About our tapas catering in Udimore
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. Whether it is engagement drinks and canapés with welcome drinks, we will put together a menu of patatas bravas, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo and more.
Near Udimore, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Udimore (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What tapas catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Parking near the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning a tapas spread in Udimore
Udimore is about 6 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. From the centre of Udimore to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Udimore to Canterbury (about 30 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary. Historic houses near Udimore include Lamb House (3.4 miles east) and Great Dixter (4.8 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
For tapas catering in TN31, we plan around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Udimore Road and Float Lane or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Cock Marling (1 mile east), Broadland Row (1 mile west), Broad Street (1 mile south), Icklesham (2 miles south) and Beckley Furnace (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (6 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south-west), Belmont (6 miles south-west) and Hollington (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Flatropers Wood.
Udimore: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Udimore for guests?
Winchelsea station, about 2.1 miles east of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, East Sussex included. See all areas.
Why choose live paella in Udimore?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Udimore hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What else we do in Udimore
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Udimore 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 set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Udimore? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose tapas catering in Udimore?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Evening grazing
- Birthday drinks
- Cocktail parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Winchelsea station, about 2.1 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Collect dietary needs
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Spanish desserts to finish.
- 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