East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Dukes Green
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Dukes Green and across East Sussex.
- Work receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering in Dukes Green
How our tapas catering works in Dukes Green
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. We’re frequently asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and tapas starters, serving Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas.
For a country party near Dukes Green, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Dukes Green (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dukes Green: venues and local tips
Dukes Green is about 3 miles north-east of Seaford, in East Sussex. For tapas catering in Dukes Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Dukes Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Dukes Green to Brighton (about 13 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Dukes Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include Alfriston Clergy House (0.5 miles north-east) and Charleston Farmhouse (3.4 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of Dukes Green, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cater events across the BN26 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lullington (1 mile north-east), Alfriston (1 mile north), Winton (1 mile north), Milton Street (1 mile north-east) and Alciston (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Uckfield (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (3.8 miles west) and Arlington Castle (1.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Dukes Green include Firle Beacon.
- Nearby, you will find Dean's Place Hotel (less than half a mile north)
Why choose live paella in Dukes Green?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Collect dietary needs
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Canapés need staff to serve
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Bar staff and sangria.
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Always popular and generally vegetarian.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Dukes Green is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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Dukes Green: your questions answered
How far is Dukes Green from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Dukes Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Where we can cook in Dukes Green
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space on each table
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Dukes Green
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- 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