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Tapas Catering in East Hoathly
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in East Hoathly. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Engagement parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering near East Hoathly
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
About our tapas catering in East Hoathly
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. Whether it’s tapas before paella and engagement drinks, we will put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
In a rural spot like East Hoathly, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Location
- East Hoathly (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose tapas catering in East Hoathly?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Work receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas starters
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Uckfield station, about 4.2 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Staff numbers and hours
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it’s light in East Hoathly until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Tapas for events in East Hoathly
East Hoathly is about 4 miles south-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. For tapas catering in East Hoathly, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from East Hoathly to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Horselunges Manor (4.6 miles south-east) and Michelham Priory (4.8 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. If you’re looking at a historic venue around East Hoathly, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of East Hoathly, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in BN8 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include High Street, London Road and Rectory Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Halland (1 mile west), Whitesmith (1 mile south), Chiddingly (2 miles south-east), Shortgate (2 miles west) and Blackboys (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south-east) and Crowborough (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (3.5 miles east) and Tickerage Castle (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near East Hoathly include Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby, you will find Foresters Arms (under half a mile south-west)
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about tapas catering in East Hoathly
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to East Hoathly for guests?
Uckfield station, about 4.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, East Sussex included. See all areas.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
- 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