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Tapas Catering for Shover's Green events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Shover's Green.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering near Shover's Green
About our tapas catering in Shover's Green
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. We cook albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and croquetas, and typical bookings are for welcome-drink canapés and engagement drinks.
In a rural spot like Shover's Green, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Shover's Green (TN5)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Shover's Green
They work for any size of event.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Shover's Green and East Sussex:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Office parties and launches
For guests coming by train, Stonegate station is about 2.1 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- How long the team stays
Drinks receptions around Shover's Green
Shover's Green is about 7 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. For tapas catering in Shover's Green, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Shover's Green. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. Our events stretch from Shover's Green to Brighton (about 26 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Wadhurst Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Scotney Castle (3.6 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you are looking at a historic venue around Shover's Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Shover's Green is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across TN5 and the streets around it. Being close to the B2099, Shover's Green is easy for us to reach. If your venue is just outside Shover's Green, we also cover Wallcrouch (1 mile east), Birchett's Green (1 mile north-east), Stonegate (1 mile south-east), Wadhurst (2 miles north-west) and Pell Green (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Hastings (15 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south), Crowborough (8 miles west), Uckfield (13 miles south-west) and Heathfield (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Old Scotney Castle (3.6 miles north-east) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Where we can cook in Shover's Green
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space on each table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shover's Green
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Shover's Green is around 9:15pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Shover's Green
- A quote that spells everything out
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Include staff for canapés
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Shover's Green: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Shover's Green?
Stonegate station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Shover's Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
- 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