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Tapas Catering for Warbleton events
Looking for tapas catering in Warbleton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering near Warbleton
About the dishes
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tapas catering for your event in Warbleton
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. We are often asked to cater anniversary parties and drinks reception canapés, serving patatas bravas, croquetas and tortilla española.
Near Warbleton, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Warbleton (TN21)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Staff to serve canapés.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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Warbleton questions
Is Warbleton close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Warbleton 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.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Who books tapas catering in Warbleton?
Tapas are sociable food.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Warbleton, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Work receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
Historic houses near Warbleton include Horselunges Manor (4 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
- Any travel, parking or access charges
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Warbleton is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- We cover Warbleton and the whole of East Sussex
- No hidden extras in your quote
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Drinks receptions around Warbleton
Warbleton is about 5 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Wherever your event is in the TN21 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our events stretch from Warbleton to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic buildings near Warbleton frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Warbleton, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN21, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in Vines Cross (1 mile south-west), Maynard's Green (1 mile west), Old Heathfield (1 mile north), Horam (2 miles west) and Sandy Cross (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (11 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south-west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Hellingly Hospital (3.6 miles south) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.7 miles west). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Duck pub (under half a mile east)
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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