East Sussex · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Burlow, East Sussex
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Burlow and East Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Cocktail parties
Live tapas catering in Burlow
Tapas catering in Burlow, made fresh on the day
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. For table tapas as a starter and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of croquetas, Serrano ham and patatas bravas.
For a country party near Burlow, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Burlow (TN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Burlow
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
Places near Burlow
Other catering in Burlow
Burlow: venues and local tips
Burlow is about 4 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Burlow or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Burlow, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Christ Church. Burlow is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN21, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Chiddingly Road and The Hedgerows or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Horam (1 mile north-east), Gun Hill (1 mile south-west), Lions Green (1 mile north-west), Hale Green (1 mile south-west) and Vines Cross (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (4.8 miles north-west) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The May Garland Inn (under half a mile north-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Events we cater in Burlow
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Evening sharing boards
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
Historic houses near Burlow include Horselunges Manor (2.8 miles south) and Michelham Priory (4.5 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Burlow has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Burlow? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Burlow questions
Is Burlow too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Burlow from London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
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, timed around your event.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Do you cater in Burlow?
We do. We cook at events in Burlow and across East Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Organising a club, school or community event in Burlow? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Canapés need staff to serve
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Staff to serve canapés.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Burlow
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
- We cover Burlow and the whole of East Sussex
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if you can
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, use our quote form.
- 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