East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Duddleswell
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 Duddleswell.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
Planning an event in Duddleswell?
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Duddleswell is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Tapas catering in Duddleswell, made fresh on the day
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. For canapés with welcome drinks and birthday drinks, we can cook tortilla española, croquetas and patatas bravas for your guests.
Near Duddleswell, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Location
- Duddleswell (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Duddleswell
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
- Anniversary parties
Guests travelling by rail: Buxted station is about 3.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The wet-weather plan
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Common questions in Duddleswell
How far is Duddleswell from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cover Duddleswell?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Duddleswell. To check your date, use our quote form.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Duddleswell hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Receptions and parties in Duddleswell
Duddleswell is about 3 miles west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Events in Duddleswell are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Duddleswell is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Duddleswell is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in TN22 is planned around your venue. Other places close to Duddleswell for tapas catering include Nutley (2 miles west), Horney Common (2 miles south), Chelwood Gate (3 miles west), Chelwood Common (3 miles west) and Wych Cross (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (12 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (3 miles east), Uckfield (5 miles south), South Malling (12 miles south) and Heathfield (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3 miles east). Open spaces near Duddleswell include Brickfield Meadow.
Also near Duddleswell
More for events in Duddleswell
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Where we can cook in Duddleswell
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Duddleswell
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label seafood clearly
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Include staff for canapés
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Staff to serve canapés.
- 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