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Tapas & canapé catering in Newick, East Sussex
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Newick and East Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Cocktail parties
- Evening grazing
- Tapas with a paella main course
Live tapas catering in Newick
How our tapas catering works in Newick
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Typical bookings include welcome-drink canapés and engagement celebrations, serving padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham.
Near Newick, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Newick (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Tapas for events in Newick
Newick is about 4 miles west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Across the BN8 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Newick to Brighton (12 miles away).
Parks such as Sheffield Park Garden have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. After a ceremony at a church such as Zion Chapel, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Newick, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in BN8, we plan around your venue. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Station Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Founthill (1 mile south-east), North Chailey (1 mile west), Chailey (1 mile south-west), South Street (2 miles south-west) and Down Street (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (4 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Uckfield Community Hospital (4 miles east) and Heaven Farm Museum (3.2 miles north). The countryside around Newick includes Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak Inn (less than half a mile east)
More for events in Newick
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it’s light in Newick until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Events we cater in Newick
They make a perfect starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Newick and East Sussex:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Uckfield station, about 3.6 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
Questions from Newick
Which station should guests use for Newick?
Uckfield station, about 3.6 miles east of the centre.
Could we have live paella in Sheffield Park Garden?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Newick.
How much does tapas catering cost in Newick?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Newick
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many courses
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Afterwards, we clear away.
Sangria and bar staff.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and normally vegetarian.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Newick
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across East Sussex, including Newick
- 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