East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering for Trolliloes events
Paella 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 Trolliloes.
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering near Trolliloes
Tapas catering in Trolliloes, cooked live
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. Popular choices include croquetas, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater canapés with welcome drinks and cocktail parties.
For a country party near Trolliloes, tapas and sangria set the mood. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Trolliloes (BN27)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Trolliloes
Is Trolliloes close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Trolliloes too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cover Trolliloes?
We do. We cook at events in Trolliloes and across East Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space on each table
- Parking near the venue
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
Also near Trolliloes
Also in Trolliloes
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Trolliloes hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
What affects the price in Trolliloes
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
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
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Add a live paella main.
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Trolliloes until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Occasions we cook for in Trolliloes
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Canapés with welcome drinks
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Trolliloes, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Allergen information for each dish
- Travel and parking costs
- Space, access and power needs
Receptions and parties in Trolliloes
Trolliloes is about 4 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For tapas catering in Trolliloes, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Trolliloes is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Trolliloes to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
Historic houses near Trolliloes include Horselunges Manor (3.7 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Trolliloes, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in BN27, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on Trolliloes Lane and New Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Trolliloes, we cover Bodle Street Green (1 mile east), Rushlake Green (2 miles north), Brownbread Street (3 miles east), Dallington (3 miles north-east) and The Pound (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (9 miles south), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Sussex Farm Museum (3.7 miles north-west) and Old Castle (2.8 miles north-east).
- 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