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Tapas Catering in Albourne Green
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Albourne Green and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas starters
Live tapas catering in Albourne Green
Tapas catering for your event in Albourne Green
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. For work receptions and cocktail parties, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, Serrano ham and tortilla española.
Near Albourne Green, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
- Location
- Albourne Green (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it’s light in Albourne Green until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- 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 pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Planning tapas catering in Albourne Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label seafood clearly
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Serving boards and crockery.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Albourne Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
FAQs for Albourne Green
Is Albourne Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Bartholomew: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you come to Albourne Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Albourne Green and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Events we cater in Albourne Green
Tapas are sociable food.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Albourne Green, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Work receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before you book anyone
- How long the team stays
- Whether travel is included
- How bad weather is handled
- Payment terms and deposit
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Albourne Green
- We cover Albourne Green and the whole of West Sussex
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Albourne Green: venues and local tips
Albourne Green is about 4 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. From the centre of Albourne Green to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Albourne Green is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Albourne Green to Brighton (8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hassocks station, about 2.6 miles east. If you are looking at a historic venue around Albourne Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Albourne Green, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN6, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include The Street and Barn Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Albourne Green, we cover Albourne Street (1 mile south), Albourne (1 mile south-west), High Cross (1 mile north-west), Blackstone (1 mile west) and Twineham (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (2.5 miles north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Inn (0.8 miles east)
Nearby places to Albourne Green
What else we do in Albourne Green
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Room for a tapas table
- Unloading access
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in 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