East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering for Wallcrouch events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Wallcrouch and across East Sussex.
- Work receptions
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering in Wallcrouch
What affects the price in Wallcrouch
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Tapas catering for your event in Wallcrouch
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Wallcrouch. We cook Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and tortilla española, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthday and anniversary parties and sharing tapas starters.
In a rural spot like Wallcrouch, 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.
- Where
- Wallcrouch (TN5)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
For event organisers in Wallcrouch
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in Wallcrouch until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Wallcrouch questions
Do you come out to small places like Wallcrouch?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Wallcrouch close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Drinks receptions around Wallcrouch
Wallcrouch is about 8 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Wallcrouch and the surrounding area. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Historic buildings near Wallcrouch frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Stonegate station, about 2 miles south. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Wallcrouch, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cover events in every part of the TN5 postcode area and the streets around it. We also cook at events in Shover's Green (1 mile west), Birchett's Green (1 mile north), Stonegate (1 mile south), Cousley Wood (2 miles north) and Pell Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (9 miles west), St Leonards (15 miles south-east) and Uckfield (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Scotney Castle (3.4 miles north-east) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1 mile east). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- Local schools include Uplands Community College (1.8 miles north-west)
Why choose live paella in Wallcrouch?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across East Sussex, including Wallcrouch
Nearby places to Wallcrouch
Also in Wallcrouch
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Label seafood clearly
- Check diets in advance
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask for labels on each dish
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A spot for our serving station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
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.
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.
- 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