East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Hampden Park
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Hampden Park.
- Evening sharing boards
- Cocktail parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering for Hampden Park events
Tapas catering in Hampden Park, cooked live
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. On the menu are tortilla española, Serrano ham and croquetas, and we are frequently booked for engagement celebrations and drinks reception canapés.
In Hampden Park, tapas work at home or in a local hall. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Hampden Park (BN22, BN21, BN23)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Tapas for events in Hampden Park
Hampden Park is about 1 mile north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Hampden Park, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Hampden Park is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mary's Church. If you are looking at a historic venue around Hampden Park, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Hampden Park is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cook at events all over the BN22, BN21 and BN23 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Port Road, Court Road and Brand Road or the roads around them. Main roads around Hampden Park include the A22 and A2280, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in Eastbourne (1 mile south-east), Ratton Village (1 mile west), Upperton (2 miles south), Old Town (2 miles south) and Jevington (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles north-east), Seaford (8 miles west), Lewes (13 miles north-west), Hailsham (5 miles north) and St Leonards (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Sussex Regimental Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Pevensey Castle (2.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Eastbourne Academy (0.5 miles north-west)
Why choose live paella in Hampden Park?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Hampden Park hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Catering across East Sussex, including Hampden Park
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Hampden Park
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Hampden Park? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Also near Hampden Park
Other catering in Hampden Park
For event organisers in Hampden Park
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and normally vegetarian.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Include staff for canapés
- Check diets in advance
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Your questions about tapas catering in Hampden Park
Can you cook near the sea around Hampden Park?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you cook in Princes Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
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.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Parking near the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in Hampden Park has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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