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Tapas & canapé catering in Sedlescombe, East Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Sedlescombe and the surrounding area.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Work receptions
- Birthday drinks
Book tapas catering in Sedlescombe
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Add sangria or cava
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Check diets in advance
- Label seafood clearly
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Tapas catering for your event in Sedlescombe
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. On the menu are padrón peppers, patatas bravas and tortilla española, and typical bookings are for engagement celebrations and drinks reception canapés.
For a country party near Sedlescombe, tapas and sangria set the mood. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Where
- Sedlescombe (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Sedlescombe: venues and local tips
Sedlescombe is about 5 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Across the TN33 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 30 miles away.
Historic houses near Sedlescombe include Durhamford Manor (0.7 miles north-west) and Great Dixter (4.9 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Historic buildings near Sedlescombe frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Sedlescombe is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. The coast is within about 6 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Anywhere in TN33, we can bring tapas catering to you. Streets in the area include The Street, Orchard Way and Park Shaw, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Sedlescombe, we also cover Whatlington (1 mile west), Kent Street (2 miles south), Swaile's Green (2 miles north), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north) and Telham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (15 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles south) and Conquest Hospital (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Sedlescombe include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Occasions we cook for in Sedlescombe
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Evening receptions in Sedlescombe 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Your questions about tapas catering in Sedlescombe
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Sedlescombe for guests?
Battle station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
What tapas catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Places near Sedlescombe
Also in Sedlescombe
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space for a serving table or station
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Sedlescombe
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Is live paella right for your event?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- We cover Sedlescombe and the whole of East Sussex
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- 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