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Tapas Catering for Cackle Street events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Cackle Street. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
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For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Cackle Street? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
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.
Tapas catering for your event in Cackle Street
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Whether it is tapas and paella menus and birthday and anniversary parties, we can cook albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham for your guests.
Near Cackle Street, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Cackle Street (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Cackle Street
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Unloading access
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Cackle Street? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Cackle Street
Cackle Street is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Cackle Street, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 32 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St George. Historic buildings near Cackle Street often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The coast is within about 6 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Wherever your event is in TN31, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Cackle Street, St Marys Close and Pottery Lane or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Brede (1 mile south), Westfield (2 miles south), Sedlescombe (3 miles west), Mill Corner (3 miles north) and Kent Street (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south), Hastings Old Town (6 miles south), Belmont (6 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Conquest Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Barn Theatre and Museum (3 miles south). Not far away are Senlac Hill and Flatropers Wood.
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Public House (within half a mile south)
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Cackle Street until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Paella compared with other options
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Events in Cackle Street and across East Sussex
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Common questions in Cackle Street
What’s the nearest station to Cackle Street for guests?
Doleham station, about 1.6 miles south-east of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
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Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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.
Who books tapas catering in Cackle Street?
They work for any size of event.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Cackle Street and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening sharing boards
- Welcome-drink canapés
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Doleham station, about 1.6 miles south-east.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- 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