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Tapas Catering for Wickstreet events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wickstreet and the surrounding area.
- Office parties and launches
- Evening sharing boards
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering for Wickstreet events
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Wickstreet 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.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Tapas catering in Wickstreet, made fresh on the day
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. Whether it is birthday and anniversary parties and launches and office parties, we can cook tortilla española, Serrano ham and padrón peppers for your guests.
Near Wickstreet, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Wickstreet (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Wickstreet
Tapas get people talking.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Historic houses near Wickstreet include Michelham Priory (1.2 miles east) and Charleston Farmhouse (3.3 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides the crockery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
Tapas for events in Wickstreet
Wickstreet is about 3 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. From the centre of Wickstreet to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Wickstreet is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Historic buildings near Wickstreet often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Pancras. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Wickstreet, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in BN26, we can bring tapas catering to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Arlington (1 mile south), Berwick (2 miles south-west), Ripe (2 miles north-west), Selmeston (2 miles south-west) and Golden Cross (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles east) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Drusillas Museum (2.8 miles south) and Burlough Castle (2.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
- Schools near Wickstreet include Park Mead Primary School (1 mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (0.8 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Send us the date, your venue or BN26 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wickstreet? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Afterwards, we clear away.
Sangria and bar staff.
Towns and villages near Wickstreet
More for events in Wickstreet
Wickstreet: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Pancras: can you cater afterwards?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What space do you need to cook?
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.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space on each table
- Permission from the venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- 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