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Tapas & canapé catering in Waldron, East Sussex
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Waldron and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering near Waldron
Tapas catering in Waldron, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. For birthday and anniversary parties and canapés with welcome drinks, we can cook croquetas, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas and more.
Near Waldron, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Waldron (TN21)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Waldron? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Receptions and parties in Waldron
Waldron is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in Waldron will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our events stretch from Waldron to Brighton (17 miles away).
A picnic in Passingworth Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Waldron, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Waldron is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in TN21 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Whitehouse Lane and North Street. Nearby, we also cater events in Roser's Cross (1 mile north), Lions Green (1 mile south-east), Cross in Hand (1 mile north-east), Maynard's Green (2 miles east) and Sandy Cross (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (12 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south) and Crowborough (7 miles north).
A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (4.4 miles west) and Tickerage Castle (2.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Waldron includes Selwyns Wood.
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (under half a mile south)
Nearby places to Waldron
Other catering in Waldron
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Sunset in Waldron is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Why choose tapas catering in Waldron?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of All Saints.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if it rains
Waldron: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Waldron?
The closest is Buxted station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Waiting staff for canapés.
What affects the price in Waldron
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Waldron
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Events in Waldron and across East Sussex
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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