East Sussex · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Wartling, East Sussex
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Wartling.
- Work receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering for Wartling events
Tapas catering for your event in Wartling
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. For tapas with a paella main course and drinks reception canapés, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, albóndigas and padrón peppers for your guests.
In a rural spot like Wartling, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Wartling (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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’ll do the cooking.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Check diets in advance
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Drinks receptions around Wartling
Wartling is about 4 miles east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Wartling or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Wartling is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Wartling, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Normans Bay station, about 2.7 miles south-east.
Tapas catering in BN27 is planned around your venue and timings. Other places close to Wartling for tapas catering include Boreham Street (1 mile north-east), Flowers Green (2 miles north-west), Golden Cross (2 miles north-west), Windmill Hill (2 miles north) and Chapel Row (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (15 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Herstmonceux Castle (1 mile north-west) and Amberstone Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Gillham Wood.
- Nearby, you will find The Lamb Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Unloading access
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
Why choose live paella in Wartling?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Wartling: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Wartling?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Wartling is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Planning tapas catering in Wartling? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Places near Wartling
What else we do in Wartling
Who books tapas catering in Wartling?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Work receptions
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement celebrations
After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Wartling
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
- 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