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Tapas Catering in Framfield
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Framfield and East Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering in Framfield
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Tapas catering in Framfield, made fresh on the day
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We are often asked to cater tapas and paella menus and office parties and launches, with padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas.
Near Framfield, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Framfield (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
Places near Framfield
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How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it’s light in Framfield 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.
- Send 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Framfield
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Tapas for events in Framfield
Framfield is about 1 mile east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Framfield and nearby villages. Framfield is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Uckfield station is about 1.6 miles away. A picnic in Hempstead Meadow? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Framfield is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN22. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street, Preston Grove and Framelle Mount or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Etchingwood (1 mile north-east), Uckfield (1 mile west), Blackboys (1 mile east), Potter's Green (2 miles north) and Buxted (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (1.2 miles west) and Tickerage Castle (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby schools include Uckfield College (1.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Hare & Hounds pub (less than half a mile south-west)
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Why choose tapas catering in Framfield?
Big or small, tapas work.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Framfield and East Sussex:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement parties
- Tapas starters
If you are looking at a historic venue around Framfield, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Include staff for canapés
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Sangria and bar staff.
Common questions in Framfield
Do you come out to small places like Framfield?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Framfield for guests?
Uckfield station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cover Framfield?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Framfield is within our area and the rest of East Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
- 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