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Tapas & canapé catering in Mountfield, East Sussex
Planning tapas catering in Mountfield? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Work receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering for Mountfield events
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
How our tapas catering works in Mountfield
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. Popular choices include tortilla española, padrón peppers and albóndigas, and we are frequently booked for engagement celebrations and canapés with welcome drinks.
Near Mountfield, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Mountfield (TN32)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and rough timings
- 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, fill in our quote form.
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer drinks reception in Mountfield has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Mountfield, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Where we can cook in Mountfield
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Add sangria or cava
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Mountfield: your questions answered
How far is Mountfield from London?
About 45 miles from central London.
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Is live paella right for your event?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Love Paella in Mountfield
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- We cover Mountfield and the whole of East Sussex
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Mountfield: venues and local tips
Mountfield is about 7 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. For tapas catering in Mountfield, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 289 places across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 28 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include Durhamford Manor (2 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Mountfield, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in TN32 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Church Road, Solomon's Lane and Eatenden Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside Mountfield, we cover John's Cross (1 mile north-east), Netherfield (2 miles south-west), Robertsbridge (2 miles north), Battle (2 miles south) and Northbridge Street (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-west), Crowborough (15 miles north-west) and St Leonards (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Battle Museum of Local History (2.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
- Schools near Mountfield include Robertsbridge Community College (2.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include John's Cross Public House (0.8 miles north)
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Also near Mountfield
What else we do in Mountfield
- 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