East Sussex · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Twelve Oaks, East Sussex
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Twelve Oaks.
- Engagement celebrations
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering in Twelve Oaks
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Check diets in advance
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Serving boards and crockery.
How our tapas catering works in Twelve Oaks
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Typical bookings include birthday and anniversary parties and sharing tapas starters, serving albóndigas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo.
Near Twelve Oaks, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Where
- Twelve Oaks (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Twelve Oaks
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Permission from the venue
- Parking near the venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
For event organisers in Twelve Oaks
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Events we cater in Twelve Oaks
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Historic buildings near Twelve Oaks often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
FAQs for Twelve Oaks
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Twelve Oaks from London?
About 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Receptions and parties in Twelve Oaks
Twelve Oaks is about 8 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. For tapas catering in Twelve Oaks, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Twelve Oaks. Twelve Oaks is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Twelve Oaks to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Robertsbridge station is about 3.4 miles away. Historic houses near Twelve Oaks include Bateman's (2.4 miles north-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 3 miles of Twelve Oaks, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in TN32, we plan around your venue and your guests. Other places close to Twelve Oaks for tapas catering include Hollingrove (1 mile north-east), Brightling (1 mile north), Oxley's Green (1 mile north), Netherfield (2 miles south-east) and Penhurst (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (2.3 miles west). The countryside around Twelve Oaks includes Senlac Hill.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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 at the agreed time. Evening receptions in Twelve Oaks stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
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. Just use our quote form.
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Also in Twelve Oaks
- 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