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Tapas Catering for Sidley events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Sidley and East Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Work receptions
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement drinks
Live tapas catering in Sidley
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
How our tapas catering works in Sidley
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and croquetas, and typical bookings are for cocktail parties and tapas before paella.
Tapas make a party in Sidley easy and sociable. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Sidley (TN39, TN40)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books tapas catering in Sidley?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening grazing
Historic buildings near Sidley often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and parking costs
- Staff numbers and hours
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sidley? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
More for events in Sidley
Sidley: your questions answered
How far is Sidley from London?
About 51 miles from central London.
Can you cook in Egerton Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Drinks receptions around Sidley
Sidley is about 1 mile north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. For an event in Sidley, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Sidley. We cater in 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Sidley to Brighton (26 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Bexhill station is about 1.4 miles away. Parks such as Egerton Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cover events in every part of TN39 and TN40 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Mayo Lane, Bank Road and North Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Sidley sits on or near the A2691, which makes travel to your event easy. We also cook at events in Bexhill-on-Sea (1 mile south), Watermill (1 mile north), Lunsford's Cross (2 miles north-west), Russell's Green (3 miles north-west) and Hooe Common (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (4 miles east), Hailsham (9 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles east), Polegate (10 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bexhill Hospital (0.7 miles south) and Bexhill Costume And Social History Museum (1.2 miles south). Not far away are Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
- Local schools include Bexhill High Academy (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The New Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label seafood clearly
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
What affects the price in Sidley
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
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 to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Sidley, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening receptions in Sidley stay light until about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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