East Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Woolbridge
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Woolbridge.
- Engagement parties
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas before paella
Planning an event in Woolbridge?
Tapas catering in Woolbridge, cooked live
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We’re frequently asked to cater office parties and launches and tapas with a paella main course, with albóndigas, Serrano ham and tortilla española.
Near Woolbridge, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Woolbridge (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Woolbridge
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Places near Woolbridge
Other catering in Woolbridge
Why choose tapas catering in Woolbridge?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Woolbridge and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Work receptions
- Birthday drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
Guests travelling by rail: Crowborough station is about 2.9 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
Drinks receptions around Woolbridge
Woolbridge is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Woolbridge. We cook in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St. Dunstan. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Woolbridge, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in TN20, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside Woolbridge, we cover Wellbrook (1 mile south-east), Butcher's Cross (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (1 mile east), Skippers Hill (1 mile south-west) and Argos Hill (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west), Uckfield (7 miles south-west) and Polegate (14 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby schools include St Leonards-Mayfield School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Inn (1 mile east)
Questions from Woolbridge
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St. Dunstan: can you cater afterwards?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Do you cover Woolbridge?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Woolbridge and across East Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer drinks reception in Woolbridge has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
- 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