East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Telscombe
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Telscombe.
- Office parties and launches
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening sharing boards
Planning an event in Telscombe?
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Catering across East Sussex, including Telscombe
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Tapas catering in Telscombe, made fresh on the day
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. We cook tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas, and we’re regularly asked to cater evening sharing boards and drinks reception canapés.
Tapas make a party in Telscombe easy and sociable. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Telscombe (BN10, BN2, BN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books tapas catering in Telscombe?
They work for any size of event.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Work receptions
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
Nearby historic houses include Monk's House (2.7 miles north-east) and Anne of Cleves House (4.6 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
What affects the price in Telscombe
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Telscombe
What’s the nearest station to Telscombe for guests?
Southease station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Also near Telscombe
More for events in Telscombe
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in Telscombe 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.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Related guides
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. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Planning a tapas spread in Telscombe
Telscombe is about 6 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. For tapas catering in Telscombe, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Telscombe. Telscombe is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Telscombe to Brighton (about 6 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Lawrence. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Telscombe, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Telscombe is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. With the sea within about 6 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN10, BN2 and BN7, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Tor Road, View Road and Firle Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in East Saltdean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile west), Piddinghoe (2 miles east), Rodmell (2 miles north-east) and Rottingdean (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (6 miles east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (12 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles east) and Lewes Castle (4.9 miles north). The countryside around Telscombe includes Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Telscombe include Peacehaven Community School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Smugglers Rest pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Collect dietary needs
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Add a live paella main.
- 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