East Sussex · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Bachelor's Bump, East Sussex
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bachelor's Bump.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering in Bachelor's Bump
Why choose live paella in Bachelor's Bump?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Bachelor's Bump hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Tapas catering for your event in Bachelor's Bump
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. For engagement parties and canapés with welcome drinks, we will put together a menu of Serrano ham, albóndigas and patatas bravas and more.
For a country party near Bachelor's Bump, tapas and sangria set the mood. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
- Where
- Bachelor's Bump (TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Bachelor's Bump 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.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bachelor's Bump, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Questions from Bachelor's Bump
Can you cook near the sea around Bachelor's Bump?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How far is Bachelor's Bump from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Include staff for canapés
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Collect dietary needs
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Sangria and bar staff.
Planning a tapas spread in Bachelor's Bump
Bachelor's Bump is about 3 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever your event is in the TN35 area, we can cook for your guests. Bachelor's Bump is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 33 miles away.
Parks such as Speckled Wood have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Christ Apostolic Church Hastings. The coast is within about 3 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cook at events all over the TN35 postcode area and the streets around it. From Mill Lane, Martineau Lane and Rye Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Guestling (1 mile north-east), Ore (1 mile south-west), Guestling Green (1 mile north-east), Friar's Hill (1 mile north-east) and Fairlight (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hastings (3 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Langney (14 miles south-west), Hollington (3 miles west) and Stone Cross (15 miles west).
A little further out are Conquest Hospital (2.3 miles west) and Hastings Castle (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Bachelor's Bump include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Nearby schools include Ore Village Primary Academy (0.5 miles south-west) and Buckswood School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Perfect for your event in Bachelor's Bump
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Bachelor's Bump and East Sussex:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Work receptions
- Tapas starters
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Three Oaks station, about 1.3 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
What affects the price in Bachelor's Bump
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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Other catering in Bachelor's Bump
- 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