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Tapas Catering in Hankham
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Hankham.
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering in Hankham
Where we can cook in Hankham
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Hankham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
How our tapas catering works in Hankham
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We cook patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas, and we are regularly asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and office parties and launches.
In a rural spot like Hankham, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Hankham (BN24)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it is light in Hankham until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; 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.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get 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.
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Your questions about tapas catering in Hankham
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Luke's 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.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you cover Hankham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hankham. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Events we cater in Hankham
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Hankham, people book us for occasions like:
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Historic houses near Hankham include Michelham Priory (4.4 miles north-west) and Horselunges Manor (4.7 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- How long the team stays
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label seafood clearly
- Collect dietary needs
- Ask for labels on each dish
Each dish is labelled.
Add a live paella main.
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- We cover Hankham and the whole of East Sussex
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Drinks receptions around Hankham
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. From the centre of Hankham to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as St Luke's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Hankham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Hankham, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Here we cover the BN24 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Hankham, we also cover Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Causeway School (1.2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south)
- 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