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Tapas Catering in Telham
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Telham. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering for Telham events
Tapas catering for your event in Telham
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. For tapas and paella menus and sharing boards for evening guests, we will put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and patatas bravas for your guests.
Near Telham, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Telham (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Telham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
FAQs for Telham
What’s the nearest station to Telham for guests?
Battle station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Chapel of the Ascension?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How much does tapas catering cost in Telham?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Telham is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room for a tapas table
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Occasions we cook for in Telham
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Battle station, about 0.8 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Planning a tapas spread in Telham
Telham is about 4 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. For an event in Telham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our events stretch from Telham to Brighton (about 28 miles away).
Historic buildings near Telham often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Chapel of the Ascension, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Tapas catering in TN33 is planned around your venue and timings. We can cater an event on streets such as Hastings Road, Starr's Green Lane and Starrs Mead or the roads around them. With the A2100 close by, Telham is simple for us to get to for your event. Nearby, we also cater events in Kent Street (2 miles east), Sedlescombe (2 miles north-east), Whatlington (2 miles north), Westfield (3 miles east) and Swaile's Green (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (4 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-east) and Polegate (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Hastings Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Nortons Farm Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Horse Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
Other catering in Telham
- 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