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Tapas Catering for Steven's Crouch events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Steven's Crouch and East Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering near Steven's Crouch
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Tapas catering in Steven's Crouch, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Typical bookings include tapas and paella menus and drinks parties and receptions, with Serrano ham, patatas bravas and tortilla española.
In a rural spot like Steven's Crouch, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Steven's Crouch (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Steven's Crouch until about 9:15pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. 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
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Steven's Crouch? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a tapas spread in Steven's Crouch
Steven's Crouch is about 5 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Wherever your event is in the TN33 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Steven's Crouch to Brighton (26 miles away).
Historic buildings near Steven's Crouch often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. For guests coming by train, Battle station is about 2.3 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Steven's Crouch, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cater events across TN33. From Catsfield Road and Crowders Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Steven's Crouch, we also cover Penhurst (2 miles north-west), Battle (2 miles east), Netherfield (2 miles north), Mountfield (3 miles north-east) and Twelve Oaks (4 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (11 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south), Hailsham (9 miles west), Crowborough (15 miles north-west) and St Leonards (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bexhill Hospital (4.4 miles south) and Old Castle (4.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Also near Steven's Crouch
More for events in Steven's Crouch
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space on each table
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Events we cater in Steven's Crouch
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Work receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
Historic houses near Steven's Crouch include Durhamford Manor (4 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Label seafood clearly
- Add sangria or cava
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Steven's Crouch questions
Is Steven's Crouch too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
- 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