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Tapas Catering for Barcombe Mills 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 Barcombe Mills.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Launches and office parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering for Barcombe Mills events
Tapas catering in Barcombe Mills, made fresh on the day
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Whether it is engagement celebrations and receptions and drinks parties, we will put together a menu of patatas bravas, tortilla española and albóndigas and more.
Near Barcombe Mills, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Barcombe Mills (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Barcombe Mills
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space for a serving table or station
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Sunset in Barcombe Mills is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Barcombe Mills
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Barcombe Mills close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Why choose live paella in Barcombe Mills?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Barcombe Mills
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of people
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Places near Barcombe Mills
More for events in Barcombe Mills
Why choose tapas catering in Barcombe Mills?
They work for any size of event.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Engagement parties
- Evening grazing
- Tapas and paella menus
- Work receptions
For guests coming by train, Cooksbridge station is about 2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Barcombe Mills? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Check diets in advance
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Label seafood clearly
Table tapas are set down to share.
Sangria and bar staff.
Tapas for events in Barcombe Mills
Barcombe Mills is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Across the BN8 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Barcombe Mills to Brighton (9 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Glyndebourne (3 miles south-east) and Anne of Cleves House (3.5 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Barcombe Mills, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across the BN8 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Barcombe (1 mile west), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north-west), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Norlington (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Museum of Agricultural Bygones (2.9 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (3.2 miles south). Open spaces near Barcombe Mills include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (2.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Anglers Rest pub (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include St John under the Castle Lewes (2.9 miles south-west)
- 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