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Tapas Catering in Wannock
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Wannock.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering near Wannock
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Room for a tapas table
- Parking near the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
About our tapas catering in Wannock
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We cook tortilla española, padrón peppers and patatas bravas, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement drinks and launches and office parties.
In a rural spot like Wannock, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Wannock (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Wannock
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Places near Wannock
What else we do in Wannock
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Staff to serve canapés.
Planning a tapas spread in Wannock
Wannock is about 3 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Wannock. Wannock is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Historic buildings near Wannock often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Nearby historic houses include Alfriston Clergy House (3.4 miles west) and Michelham Priory (3.6 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Wannock, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cook at events all over BN26 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Wannock Road, Lancing Way and Mortimer Gardens, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Lower Willingdon (1 mile south-east), Filching (1 mile south-west), Polegate (1 mile north-east), Folkington (1 mile west) and Willingdon (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles north-west) and Hailsham (4 miles north).
A little further out are Burlough Castle (2.8 miles west) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (0.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Willingdon Primary School (within half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Horse & Groom pub (0.6 miles north-east)
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Wannock is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in Wannock
Tapas get people talking.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Wannock and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening grazing
- Sharing tapas starters
Guests travelling by rail: Polegate station is about 0.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
Wannock: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Wilfrid?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How we price tapas catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Wannock, and we will put together a menu and price.
- 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