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Tapas Catering in Watermill
Looking for tapas catering in Watermill? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Birthday drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement parties
Book tapas catering in Watermill
What tapas catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
How our tapas catering works in Watermill
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Popular choices include padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for engagement drinks and evening grazing.
For a country party near Watermill, tapas and sangria set the mood. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Watermill (TN39)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. A summer drinks reception in Watermill has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space on each table
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Watermill
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- We cover Watermill and the whole of East Sussex
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and normally vegetarian.
Planning a tapas spread in Watermill
Watermill is about 2 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Watermill and nearby villages. We cater in 289 places across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Watermill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: Crowhurst station is about 1.9 miles away. The coast is within about 6 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Tapas catering in TN39 is planned around your venue and your guests. For events just outside Watermill, we cover Lunsford's Cross (1 mile west), Sidley (1 mile south), Catsfield (2 miles north), Bexhill-on-Sea (2 miles south) and Ninfield (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south-west), Hastings (4 miles east), Hailsham (9 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles east), Polegate (10 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bexhill Costume And Social History Museum (2.3 miles south) and Bexhill Hospital (1.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
Watermill: your questions answered
How far is Watermill from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Watermill for guests?
Crowhurst station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Tell us what role tapas play
Afterwards, we clear away.
Bar staff and sangria.
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