West Sussex · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Adversane, West Sussex
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Adversane. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
Planning an event in Adversane?
Perfect for your event in Adversane
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Guests travelling by rail: Billingshurst station is about 1.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long the team stays
- Who provides the crockery
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Tapas catering in Adversane, made fresh on the day
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. On the menu are tortilla española, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for office parties and launches and evening grazing.
Near Adversane, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Adversane (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. A summer drinks reception in Adversane has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tapas for events in Adversane
Adversane is about 8 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. For an event in Adversane, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Adversane is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Adversane to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Old Place Manor (3.2 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Adversane, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the RH14 postcode area. Streets in the area include Stane Street, Adversane Lane and Lordings Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include North Heath (1 mile south), Gay Street (2 miles south), Codmore Hill (2 miles south-west), Broomershill (2 miles south) and Nutbourne (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (8 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Burgess Hill (15 miles east), Littlehampton (13 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
The countryside around Adversane includes The Mens.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Your questions about tapas catering in Adversane
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Adversane?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Adversane.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Places near Adversane
What else we do in Adversane
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Adversane
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Events in Adversane and across West Sussex
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
For event organisers in Adversane
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Adversane? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A spot for our serving station
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- 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