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Tapas & canapé catering in Aldwick, West Sussex
Looking for tapas catering in Aldwick? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening grazing
Planning an event in Aldwick?
Questions from Aldwick
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Richard’s Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How our tapas catering works in Aldwick
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Typical bookings include tapas and paella menus and drinks parties and receptions, serving padrón peppers, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo.
For a party in a place like Aldwick, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Aldwick (PO21)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Aldwick
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Aldwick
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Aldwick? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Nearby places to Aldwick
What else we do in Aldwick
Perfect for your event in Aldwick
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Aldwick, people book us for events such as:
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Table tapas as a starter
- Work receptions
For guests coming by train, Bognor Regis station is about 1.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Staff numbers and hours
- How late numbers can change
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Include staff for canapés
Table tapas are set down to share.
Serving boards and crockery.
Aldwick: venues and local tips
Aldwick is about 1 mile south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Aldwick will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Aldwick is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 25 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Aldwick, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. A picnic in West Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. With the sea within about 2 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Anywhere in PO21, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Fish Lane, Dark Lane and West Avenue; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Aldwick, we cover Nyetimber (1 mile west), Pagham (2 miles south-west), South Mundham (2 miles north-west), Fisher (3 miles north-west) and Sidlesham (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (14 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (5 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles east), Emsworth (11 miles north-west) and Rustington (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Bognor Regis Museum (1.2 miles east).
- Nearby schools include The Regis School (1.1 miles north-east) and The Regis School (1.1 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Planning tapas catering in Aldwick? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Aldwick until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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