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Tapas & canapé catering in Jury's Gap, East Sussex
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Jury's Gap and East Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
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About our tapas catering in Jury's Gap
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. For tapas with a paella main course and tapas starters, we can cook gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham for your guests.
In a rural spot like Jury's Gap, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Jury's Gap (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Jury's Gap
What’s the nearest station to Jury's Gap for guests?
Rye station, about 4.5 miles west of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Jury's Gap.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Who books tapas catering in Jury's Gap?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement parties
Guests travelling by rail: Rye station is about 4.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Travel and parking costs
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it is light in Jury's Gap until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Related guides
Tapas for events in Jury's Gap
Jury's Gap is about 12 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. For tapas catering in Jury's Gap, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Jury's Gap is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Jury's Gap, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include Lamb House (4.4 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. With the sea within about 5 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cook at events all over TN31. Nearby, we also cater events in Camber (2 miles west), Rye Harbour (3 miles west), Lydd (4 miles north-east), East Guldeford (4 miles north-west) and Rye (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (12 miles west), St Leonards (13 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (11 miles south-west), Belmont (11 miles south-west), Hollington (13 miles west) and Ore (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Lydd Town Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Camber Castle (4.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Burnthouse Pen and Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Afterwards, we clear away.
Staff to serve canapés.
Nearby places to Jury's Gap
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Is live paella right for your event?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Events in Jury's Gap and across East Sussex
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Jury's Gap? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Should I cook it myself?
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 at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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