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Tapas Catering for Witherenden Hill events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Witherenden Hill: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement drinks
- Work receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering near Witherenden Hill
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Events in Witherenden Hill and across East Sussex
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
About our tapas catering in Witherenden Hill
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Typical bookings include tapas and paella menus and receptions and drinks parties, with Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and padrón peppers.
Near Witherenden Hill, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Witherenden Hill (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Serving boards and crockery.
Perfect for your event in Witherenden Hill
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Work receptions
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas starters
If you are looking at a historic venue around Witherenden Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Unloading access
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A spot for our serving station
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Witherenden Hill
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
Questions from Witherenden Hill
Is Witherenden Hill too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Witherenden Hill for guests?
The closest is Stonegate station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Step by step
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening receptions in Witherenden Hill stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Witherenden Hill, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Planning a tapas spread in Witherenden Hill
Witherenden Hill is about 8 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Witherenden Hill, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Witherenden Hill is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 24 miles away.
A picnic in Wadhurst Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. Guests travelling by rail: Stonegate station is about 0.9 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Witherenden Hill, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in TN19, we can cook for your guests. If your venue is just outside Witherenden Hill, we also cover Holton Hill (1 mile south-east), Stonegate (2 miles north-east), Shover's Green (3 miles north), Wallcrouch (3 miles north-east) and Birchett's Green (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles south), Crowborough (8 miles west), St Leonards (14 miles south-east) and Uckfield (11 miles west).
A little further out are Old Castle (4.4 miles south) and Ticehurst House Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Witherenden Hill include Bewl Water.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
- 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