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Tapas Catering in Five Ash Down
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Five Ash Down and East Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Launches and office parties
Planning an event in Five Ash Down?
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Five Ash Down
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
How our tapas catering works in Five Ash Down
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Popular choices include patatas bravas, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo, and we’re frequently booked for work receptions and canapés with welcome drinks.
In a rural spot like Five Ash Down, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Five Ash Down (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Five Ash Down
More for events in Five Ash Down
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Five Ash Down: venues and local tips
Five Ash Down is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. For tapas catering in Five Ash Down, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in 289 places in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Buxted station is about 1.2 miles away. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Five Ash Down, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Five Ash Down, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cover events in every part of TN22 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Ashengate Way, Flaxen Fields and Olives Pit Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include High Hurstwood (1 mile north-east), Fairwarp (1 mile north), Sweethaws (3 miles north-east), Crowborough (4 miles north-east) and Jarvis Brook (5 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Newhaven (14 miles south), Peacehaven (15 miles south) and Telscombe (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (2.4 miles south). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
- Local schools include Uckfield College (1.8 miles south)
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
- How many courses
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Five Ash Down
Big or small, tapas work.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Five Ash Down book us for events such as:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement drinks
- Office parties and launches
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Five Ash Down Independent Chapel.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
- How each diet is kept separate
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Five Ash Down? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Parking near the venue
- Room for a tapas table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
FAQs for Five Ash Down
Which station should guests use for Five Ash Down?
Buxted station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at Five Ash Down Independent Chapel: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you come to Five Ash Down?
Yes, we do. Five Ash Down is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Evening receptions in Five Ash Down stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Read more
- 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