East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Cooper's Green
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Cooper's Green. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
Planning an event in Cooper's Green?
Tapas catering for your event in Cooper's Green
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. For drinks parties and receptions and engagement drinks, we will put together a menu of Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and tortilla española.
In a rural spot like Cooper's Green, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Cooper's Green (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Cooper's Green
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning tapas catering in Cooper's Green? 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.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Planning a tapas spread in Cooper's Green
Cooper's Green is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. For tapas catering in Cooper's Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Cooper's Green is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Cooper's Green to Brighton (15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Buxted station is about 1.2 miles away. After a ceremony at a church such as Five Ash Down Independent Chapel, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Cooper's Green is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of the TN22 postcode area. Whether your event is on Court Lane, London Road and Buxted Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Cooper's Green for tapas catering include Buxted (1 mile east), Uckfield (2 miles south), Potter's Green (2 miles east), Etchingwood (2 miles east) and Framfield (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (1.7 miles south). The countryside around Cooper's Green includes Brickfield Meadow.
- Schools near Cooper's Green include Uckfield College (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include Ringles Cross pub (0.5 miles south)
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, it’s light in Cooper's Green until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in Cooper's Green
They’re the classic starter before paella.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement parties
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas starters
Parks such as Hempstead Meadow have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How each diet is kept separate
- When final numbers are due
- How bad weather is handled
Common questions in Cooper's Green
Do you come out to small places like Cooper's Green?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you cater in Cooper's Green?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Cooper's Green and the rest of East Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Live paella or other catering?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Cooper's Green
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Nearby places to Cooper's Green
Also in Cooper's Green
- 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