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Tapas & canapé catering in Magham Down, East Sussex
Looking for tapas catering in Magham Down? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering for Magham Down events
Occasions we cook for in Magham Down
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Work receptions
- Evening grazing
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
Historic houses near Magham Down include Horselunges Manor (1.7 miles west) and Michelham Priory (3.5 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
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About our tapas catering in Magham Down
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham, and we are regularly asked to cater office parties and launches and birthday and anniversary parties.
Near Magham Down, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Magham Down (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about tapas catering in Magham Down
Can you cater a reception after a service at Emmanuel?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Magham Down close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
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.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cover Magham Down?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Magham Down and across East Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Planning a tapas spread in Magham Down
Magham Down is about 2 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. From the centre of Magham Down to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Polegate station is about 4.5 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Emmanuel. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Magham Down, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN27, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Old Road and Nodes Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Magham Down, we cover Hellingly (1 mile west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile west), Hailsham (2 miles south-west), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles west) and Tile Hurst (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Amberstone Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (2.4 miles east).
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Serving boards and crockery.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Parking near the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
Why choose live paella in Magham Down?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Magham Down hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Evening receptions in Magham Down stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Magham Down? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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