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Tapas & canapé catering in Founthill, East Sussex
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Founthill and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering near Founthill
Tapas catering for your event in Founthill
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. We cook Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and tortilla española, and we are regularly asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and welcome-drink canapés.
In a rural spot like Founthill, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Founthill (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Founthill
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Parking near the venue
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Founthill
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
Also near Founthill
Other catering in Founthill
Perfect for your event in Founthill
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Birthday drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Work receptions
After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
- What happens if it rains
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Organising a club, school or community event in Founthill? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Founthill: venues and local tips
Founthill is about 3 miles west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Across the BN8 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Founthill is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Founthill to Brighton (about 11 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Founthill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: Uckfield station is about 3.3 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Founthill, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN8. If your venue is just outside Founthill, we also cover Newick (1 mile north-west), Chailey (1 mile west), North Chailey (2 miles west), South Street (2 miles south-west) and Mount Pleasant (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Uckfield Community Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Heaven Farm Museum (3.9 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak Inn (0.7 miles north)
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Founthill until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Bar staff and sangria.
Founthill: your questions answered
Is Founthill too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Do you come to Founthill?
We do. We cook at events in Founthill and across East Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Why choose live paella in Founthill?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Founthill hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in Founthill and across East Sussex
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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