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Tapas & canapé catering in Denton, East Sussex
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Denton.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
Live tapas catering in Denton
How our tapas catering works in Denton
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and albóndigas, and we are frequently booked for office parties and launches and canapés with welcome drinks.
Tapas make a party in Denton easy and sociable. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Denton (BN9)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Denton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
Occasions we cook for in Denton
They work for any size of event.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
For guests coming by train, Newhaven Town station is about 0.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- How long the team stays
- How bad weather is handled
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening receptions in Denton stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. 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.
Why choose Love Paella in Denton
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Tapas for events in Denton
Denton is about 1 mile north-east of Newhaven, in East Sussex. From the centre of Denton to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Denton is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 9 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Denton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Historic houses near Denton include Monk's House (3.1 miles north-west) and Firle Place (3.3 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Denton, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cook at events all over BN9 and the streets around it. From New Road, Avis Road and Hill Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Main roads around Denton include the A26 and A259, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. For events just outside Denton, we cover South Heighton (1 mile north), Piddinghoe (1 mile west), Rodmell (3 miles north-west), Telscombe (3 miles west) and Firle (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-east), Lewes (6 miles north-west), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (12 miles north) and Polegate (8 miles east).
A little further out are Arlington Castle (4.8 miles east) and Planet Earth Museum (less than half a mile west). The countryside around Denton includes Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
- Nearby schools include UTC@Harbourside (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Flying Fish pub (under half a mile north-east)
Also near Denton
What else we do in Denton
What affects the price in Denton
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about tapas catering in Denton
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Leonard?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook near the sea around Denton?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
- 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