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Tapas Catering in Coleman's Hatch
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Coleman's Hatch: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks reception canapés
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering in Coleman's Hatch
How our tapas catering works in Coleman's Hatch
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Typical bookings include birthday drinks and tapas and paella menus, serving padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española.
For a country party near Coleman's Hatch, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Coleman's Hatch (TN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Coleman's Hatch
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Coleman's Hatch
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Coleman's Hatch has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Questions from Coleman's Hatch
Do you come out to small places like Coleman's Hatch?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Holy Trinity Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
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More for events in Coleman's Hatch
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Label seafood clearly
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Add a live paella main.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Coleman's Hatch
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Coleman's Hatch book us for occasions like:
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
- Anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
For guests coming by train, East Grinstead station is about 4.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
- Who provides the crockery
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Coleman's Hatch: venues and local tips
Coleman's Hatch is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Coleman's Hatch, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Coleman's Hatch, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Coleman's Hatch, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in TN7, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Shepherds Hill and Parrock Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Coleman's Hatch, we cover Upper Hartfield (1 mile north-east), Forest Row (1 mile west), Wych Cross (2 miles south-west), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south-west) and Duddleswell (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Coleman's Hatch includes Brickfield Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Hatch Inn (under half a mile south-east)
- 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