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Tapas Catering in Pell Green
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Pell Green.
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering near Pell Green
How our tapas catering works in Pell Green
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. We cook Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers, and we’re often booked for birthday and anniversary parties and tapas and paella menus.
For a country party near Pell Green, tapas and sangria set the mood. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Pell Green (TN5)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Pell Green: venues and local tips
Pell Green is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. For an event in Pell Green, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Pell Green. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Rehoboth Chapel, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include Wadhurst Castle (0.9 miles south-west) and Scotney Castle (3 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Pell Green is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the TN5 postcode area. For events just outside Pell Green, we cover Newbury's (1 mile north-east), Cousley Wood (1 mile north-east), Wadhurst (1 mile south-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles south-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Hailsham (15 miles south), Crowborough (8 miles west), Uckfield (13 miles south-west), Heathfield (8 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (14 miles south) and Hellingly (14 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Old Scotney Castle (3.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Pell Green include Bewl Water.
- Local schools include Uplands Community College (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Vine Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Pell Green
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Pell Green and across East Sussex
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space on each table
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Canapés need staff to serve
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Staff to serve canapés.
Events we cater in Pell Green
Tapas are sociable food.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Pell Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before booking anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- Allergen information for each dish
- The venue requirements
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening receptions in Pell Green stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Pell Green? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
About the dishes
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Places near Pell Green
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FAQs for Pell Green
We’re having a ceremony at Rehoboth Chapel: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Pell Green for guests?
Wadhurst station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What affects the price in Pell Green
These are the factors that matter most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
- How long we’re needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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