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Tapas Catering in Wadhurst
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wadhurst: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Wadhurst
Tapas catering for your event in Wadhurst
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Popular choices include Serrano ham, albóndigas and patatas bravas, and we’re often booked for engagement celebrations and birthday and anniversary parties.
In Wadhurst, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Wadhurst (TN5)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Questions from Wadhurst
What’s the nearest station to Wadhurst for guests?
Wadhurst station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre.
How far is Wadhurst from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Drinks receptions around Wadhurst
Wadhurst is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Wadhurst. Wadhurst is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Wadhurst to Brighton (about 26 miles away).
Historic houses near Wadhurst include Wadhurst Castle (under half a mile south) and Scotney Castle (3.8 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Wadhurst, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in TN5, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Green Square, High Street and Old Station Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. With the B2099 and B2100 close by, Wadhurst is easy for us to reach. For events just outside Wadhurst, we cover Pell Green (1 mile north-east), Best Beech Hill (1 mile west), Newbury's (1 mile north-east), Cousley Wood (2 miles north-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (7 miles west), Uckfield (12 miles south-west), Heathfield (8 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (13 miles south) and Hellingly (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.1 miles east) and Old Scotney Castle (3.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- Local schools include Uplands Community College (0.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include White Hart pub (under half a mile south-east)
What affects the price in Wadhurst
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evening receptions in Wadhurst stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Wadhurst
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Add sangria or cava
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Nearby places to Wadhurst
Also in Wadhurst
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Why choose tapas catering in Wadhurst?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Wadhurst:
- Evening grazing
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Wadhurst station, about 1 mile north-west.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- 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