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Tapas & canapé catering in Glyndebourne, East Sussex
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Glyndebourne and East Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Cocktail parties
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering in Glyndebourne
Why choose tapas catering in Glyndebourne?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Glyndebourne book us for occasions like:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening grazing
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Historic houses near Glyndebourne include Glyndebourne (under half a mile north-west) and Glynde Place (0.8 miles south). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the team stays
- Space, access and power needs
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
About our tapas catering in Glyndebourne
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Popular choices include padrón peppers, croquetas and albóndigas, and we are frequently booked for sharing tapas starters and tapas and paella menus.
Near Glyndebourne, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Area
- Glyndebourne (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Towns and villages near Glyndebourne
More for events in Glyndebourne
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Glyndebourne until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Glyndebourne?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Glyndebourne and across East Sussex
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Your questions about tapas catering in Glyndebourne
Which station should guests use for Glyndebourne?
Glynde station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre.
Is Glyndebourne close to London?
About 44 miles from central London.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Do you cover Glyndebourne?
Yes, we do. Glyndebourne is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Tapas for events in Glyndebourne
Glyndebourne is about 3 miles east of Lewes, in East Sussex. For tapas catering in Glyndebourne, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Glyndebourne is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Glyndebourne to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Glyndebourne, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mary's Church. Glyndebourne is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area. We also cook at events in Glynde (1 mile south), Ashton Green (1 mile north-east), Ringmer (1 mile north), Cliffe (2 miles west) and Firle (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (7 miles south), Lewes (3 miles west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north) and Uckfield (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Lewes Castle (2.5 miles west) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (1.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Southerham Farm and Cliffe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (1.3 miles north) and Science and Technology Policy Research (1.3 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include South Malling Without (1.1 miles west)
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Parking near the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Glyndebourne
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- 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