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Tapas & canapé catering in Doleham, East Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Doleham and across East Sussex.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering in Doleham
Tapas catering in Doleham, cooked live
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. Whether it’s office parties and launches and birthday and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of tortilla española, padrón peppers and croquetas for your guests.
Near Doleham, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Doleham (TN35)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Doleham
Big or small, tapas work.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Doleham:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks reception canapés
- Launches and office parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Guests travelling by rail: Doleham has its own station, Doleham station.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The wet-weather plan
Planning the cooking area
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
- Room for a tapas table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Doleham
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Drinks receptions around Doleham
Doleham is about 4 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. For tapas catering in Doleham, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Doleham is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 32 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St George, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Doleham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. With the sea within about 5 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN35, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Doleham Lane and Doleham Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Doleham for tapas catering include Three Oaks (1 mile south-east), Broadland Row (2 miles north-east), Broad Street (2 miles east), Broad Oak (2 miles north) and Udimore (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (4 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-west), St Leonards (5 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (4 miles south), Belmont (4 miles south) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Barn Theatre and Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Questions from Doleham
Is Doleham close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Doleham?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cater in Doleham?
Yes, we do. Doleham is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Doleham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
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How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. A summer drinks reception in Doleham has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Doleham
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Label seafood clearly
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Spanish desserts to finish.
- 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