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Tapas Catering in Holton Hill
Planning tapas catering in Holton Hill? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing tapas starters
Planning an event in Holton Hill?
Tapas catering in Holton Hill, cooked live
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Typical bookings include sharing tapas starters and cocktail parties, with tortilla española, croquetas and Serrano ham.
Near Holton Hill, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Where
- Holton Hill (TN19)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Holton Hill
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Holton Hill is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Holton Hill
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Nearby places to Holton Hill
Other catering in Holton Hill
Occasions we cook for in Holton Hill
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Holton Hill book us for events such as:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Work receptions
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Stonegate station, about 1.4 miles north.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for a serving table or station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Receptions and parties in Holton Hill
Holton Hill is about 9 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For an event in Holton Hill, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Holton Hill. Holton Hill is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Holton Hill to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Bartholomew. If you are looking at a historic venue around Holton Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Holton Hill is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in TN19, we can cook for your guests. For events just outside Holton Hill, we cover Witherenden Hill (1 mile north-west), Stonegate (2 miles north), Wallcrouch (3 miles north), Shover's Green (3 miles north) and Birchett's Green (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (15 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles west) and St Leonards (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Old Castle (3.7 miles south) and Ticehurst House Hospital (3.6 miles north). Not far away are Bewl Water.
- Local pubs include The Rose And Crown Inn (0.7 miles east)
Your questions about tapas catering in Holton Hill
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Bartholomew?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Holton Hill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is 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.
- 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