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Tapas & canapé catering in Rushlake Green, East Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Rushlake Green and the surrounding area.
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering for Rushlake Green events
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Unloading access
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
Tapas catering in Rushlake Green, made fresh on the day
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and tortilla española, and we are regularly asked to cater tapas before paella and launches and office parties.
Near Rushlake Green, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Rushlake Green (TN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Rushlake Green
What else we do in Rushlake Green
Why choose live paella in Rushlake Green?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Rushlake Green
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Rushlake Green
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Drinks receptions around Rushlake Green
Rushlake Green is about 6 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. For tapas catering in Rushlake Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Rushlake Green is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Historic buildings near Rushlake Green often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary. Rushlake Green is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in TN21, we can bring tapas catering to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Middle Lane, Rookery Lane and Back Lane. For events just outside Rushlake Green, we cover Punnett's Town (1 mile north), Dallington (2 miles east), Trolliloes (2 miles south), Wood's Corner (2 miles east) and Bodle Street Green (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (11 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (3.3 miles west) and Hellingly Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
- Local pubs include The Horse And Groom Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Occasions we cook for in Rushlake Green
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
Nearby historic houses include Bateman's (4.2 miles north-east) and Horselunges Manor (5 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The venue requirements
- How late numbers can change
Questions from Rushlake Green
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
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. Send us the reception address.
Is Rushlake Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it’s light in Rushlake Green until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Should I cook it myself?
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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