East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Silver Hill
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Silver Hill and East Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks parties and receptions
Planning an event in Silver Hill?
Tapas catering for your event in Silver Hill
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. For welcome-drink canapés and office parties and launches, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española for your guests.
Near Silver Hill, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Silver Hill (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in Silver Hill until about 9:15pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:00pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send 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
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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For event organisers in Silver Hill
Organising a club, school or community event in Silver Hill? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Nearby places to Silver Hill
Other catering in Silver Hill
Planning a tapas spread in Silver Hill
Silver Hill is about 10 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Anywhere in TN19, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 29 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Bateman's (4.4 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. After a ceremony at a church such as Holy Trinity, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Silver Hill is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in TN19, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also cook at events in Hurst Green (1 mile north-west), Burgh Hill (1 mile north-west), Cooper's Corner (1 mile north), Etchingham (2 miles west) and Flimwell (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (10 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles west), St Leonards (11 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (4.4 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Robertsbridge Community College (1.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse Public House (less than half a mile south)
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Check diets in advance
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Afterwards, we clear away.
Staff to serve canapés.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Your questions about tapas catering in Silver Hill
We’re having a ceremony at Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room for a tapas table
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Silver Hill
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- 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