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Tapas & canapé catering in Mill Corner, East Sussex
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Mill Corner: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering in Mill Corner
Events we cater in Mill Corner
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Birthday drinks
Historic houses near Mill Corner include Great Dixter (1.2 miles north) and Durhamford Manor (4.1 miles south-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
- How each diet is kept separate
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Tapas catering for your event in Mill Corner
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Whether it is table tapas as a starter and engagement parties, we can cook patatas bravas, albóndigas and padrón peppers and more.
In a rural spot like Mill Corner, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Where
- Mill Corner (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Events in Mill Corner and across East Sussex
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
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.
Tapas for events in Mill Corner
Mill Corner is about 8 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever your event is in the TN31 area, we can bring the pans to you. Mill Corner is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Doleham station, about 4.3 miles south.
We cook at events all over TN31 and the streets around it. For events just outside Mill Corner, we cover Snagshall (2 miles west), Staplecross (2 miles west), Cackle Street (3 miles south), Cripp's Corner (3 miles south-west) and Brede (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Hastings (8 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-west), St Leonards (9 miles south), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south), Belmont (8 miles south) and Heathfield (15 miles west).
Not far away are Flatropers Wood.
- Local pubs include Hayes Arms Hotel (0.9 miles north-east)
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in Mill Corner stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
FAQs for Mill Corner
Is Mill Corner too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Mill Corner close to London?
About 47 miles from central London.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How many different paellas?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you cater in Mill Corner?
Yes, we do. Mill Corner is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Places near Mill Corner
What else we do in Mill Corner
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A spot for our serving station
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Mill Corner
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Mill Corner? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
- 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