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Tapas Catering in Seaford
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Seaford. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering in Seaford
Tapas catering in Seaford, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Whether it is birthday and anniversary parties and canapés with welcome drinks, we will put together a menu of croquetas, tortilla española and albóndigas.
Tapas work for parties and receptions in Seaford. Hot tapas need a spot to finish them. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Seaford (BN25)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What tapas catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Check diets in advance
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Sangria and bar staff.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Seaford? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
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Questions from Seaford
Could we have live paella in Seaford Head Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Seaford?
The closest is Seaford station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Seaford.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
Occasions we cook for in Seaford
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Seaford, people book us for events such as:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Seaford station, about 0.5 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Seaford: venues and local tips
Seaford is about 8 miles west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Across the BN25 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 289 places in East Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Seaford to Brighton (about 11 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Thomas More. Nearby historic houses include Alfriston Clergy House (3 miles north-east) and Charleston Farmhouse (4.6 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Seaford is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. With the sea within about a mile, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Wherever your event is in BN25, we can bring tapas catering to you. From High Street, Station Road and East Albany Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Seaford sits on or near the A259, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Other places close to Seaford for tapas catering include Bishopstone (1 mile north-west), Norton (2 miles north-west), Tide Mills (2 miles west), Westdean (2 miles east) and Dukes Green (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (8 miles east), Lewes (8 miles north-west), Hailsham (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (13 miles north), Newhaven (3 miles north-west) and Peacehaven (5 miles west). Seaford is among the bigger towns we cover in East Sussex, with plenty of venues for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Newhaven Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Arlington Castle (3.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Seaford include Firle Beacon.
- Nearby schools include St Peter's School (within half a mile south-west) and Seaford Head School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Seven Sisters pub (less than half a mile north-east)
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in Seaford until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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- 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