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Tapas Catering for Balls Green events
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 Balls Green.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas starters
- Engagement parties
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Tapas catering in Balls Green, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Typical bookings include engagement parties and office parties and launches, with padrón peppers, patatas bravas and albóndigas.
For a country party near Balls Green, tapas and sangria set the mood. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Balls Green (TN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Balls Green
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Label seafood clearly
Tapas go out to the tables.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Tapas for events in Balls Green
Balls Green is about 4 miles north of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Events in Balls Green are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Balls Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Balls Green to Brighton (about 22 miles away).
Historic buildings near Balls Green often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 1.7 miles north. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Balls Green, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the TN7 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Balls Green, we also cover Hartfield (1 mile west), Ashurst (2 miles north-east), Groombridge (2 miles east), Teasley Mead (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crowborough (4 miles south), Uckfield (10 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east), Wadhurst (9 miles east), Ridgewood (10 miles south) and Ringmer (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (1.8 miles north-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
For event organisers in Balls Green
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Where we can cook in Balls Green
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space on each table
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
Occasions we cook for in Balls Green
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday and anniversary parties
After a ceremony at a church such as The church of St Michael and All Angels, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- How bad weather is handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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Balls Green questions
What’s the nearest station to Balls Green for guests?
Ashurst Kent station, about 1.7 miles north of the centre.
How far is Balls Green from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell typically draws people over. Evening receptions in Balls Green stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
- 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