East Sussex · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Chapel Row, East Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Chapel Row and across East Sussex.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Table tapas as a starter
Live tapas catering in Chapel Row
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tapas catering in Chapel Row, cooked live
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Typical bookings include evening grazing and office parties and launches, with tortilla española, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo.
For a country party near Chapel Row, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Chapel Row (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Why choose live paella in Chapel Row?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Chapel Row
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Unloading access
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Chapel Row until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Chapel Row? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Chapel Row: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Chapel Row?
Pevensey Bay station, about 4.8 miles south of the centre.
How far is Chapel Row from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you come to Chapel Row?
Yes, we do. Chapel Row is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Tapas for events in Chapel Row
Chapel Row is about 3 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For an event in Chapel Row, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Chapel Row. Chapel Row is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Chapel Row, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Pevensey Bay station, about 4.8 miles south.
Anywhere in BN27, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also cook at events in Flowers Green (1 mile south), Herstmonceux (1 mile north-west), Windmill Hill (1 mile east), Golden Cross (1 mile south-west) and Stunts Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (10 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Amberstone Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (1.2 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Brewers' Arms Inn (within half a mile north)
Places near Chapel Row
What else we do in Chapel Row
Occasions we cook for in Chapel Row
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Whatever you are celebrating in Chapel Row, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Herstmonceux Free Church.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Travel and parking costs
- 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