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Tapas Catering for Hollingrove events
Something 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 Hollingrove.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday drinks
Live tapas catering in Hollingrove
About our tapas catering in Hollingrove
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. For work receptions and welcome-drink canapés, we will put together a menu of croquetas, padrón peppers and albóndigas for your guests.
For a country party near Hollingrove, tapas and sangria set the mood. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Hollingrove (TN32)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Hollingrove?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events we cater in Hollingrove
Big or small, tapas work.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Hollingrove:
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas before paella
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Robertsbridge station, about 3.1 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
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Hollingrove questions
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Hollingrove for guests?
Robertsbridge station, about 3.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cater in Hollingrove?
Yes, we do. Hollingrove is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Planning a tapas spread in Hollingrove
Hollingrove is about 8 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Hollingrove and the surrounding area. Hollingrove is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Hollingrove to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Bateman's (2.2 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you are looking at a historic venue around Hollingrove, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Hollingrove, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cook at events all over the TN32 postcode area. Local streets include Hollingrove Road and Kent Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Brightling (1 mile west), Oxley's Green (1 mile north), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south-west), Netherfield (2 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (6 miles north). The countryside around Hollingrove includes Senlac Hill.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in Hollingrove has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- 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.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Add sangria or cava
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Staff to serve canapés.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Space on each table
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- 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