East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Chuck Hatch
Planning tapas catering in Chuck Hatch? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Evening grazing
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering for Chuck Hatch events
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
How our tapas catering works in Chuck Hatch
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. For office parties and launches and drinks reception canapés, we’ll put together a menu of Serrano ham, croquetas and albóndigas.
For a country party near Chuck Hatch, tapas and sangria set the mood. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Chuck Hatch (TN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Check diets in advance
Each dish is labelled.
Waiting staff for canapés.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Questions from Chuck Hatch
Is Chuck Hatch 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.
Is Chuck Hatch close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
How much does tapas catering cost in Chuck Hatch?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, East Sussex included. See all areas.
Receptions and parties in Chuck Hatch
Chuck Hatch is about 3 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Chuck Hatch and the surrounding area. We cater in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our events stretch from Chuck Hatch to Brighton (20 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 4 miles north-east. Historic houses near Chuck Hatch include Bassetts Manor (2.9 miles north) and Hammerwood Park (4 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Chuck Hatch is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN7, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Chuck Hatch, we also cover Friar's Gate (1 mile east), Marden's Hill (2 miles east), Mott's Mill (3 miles east), Sweethaws (3 miles south-east) and Crowborough (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (10 miles south-east), Southover (15 miles south) and Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south-east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Crowborough Country Park.
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and usually vegetarian.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Also near Chuck Hatch
Other catering in Chuck Hatch
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Chuck Hatch
- Events in Chuck Hatch and across East Sussex
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. A summer drinks reception in Chuck Hatch has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- 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