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Tapas Catering for Botolphs events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Botolphs and West Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering near Botolphs
About our tapas catering in Botolphs
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Whether it’s engagement parties and table tapas as a starter, we can cook patatas bravas, tortilla española and croquetas.
For a country party near Botolphs, tapas and sangria set the mood. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Botolphs (BN44)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Botolphs
What’s the nearest station to Botolphs for guests?
The closest is Shoreham-By-Sea station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Can you cook near the sea around Botolphs?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Drinks receptions around Botolphs
Botolphs is about 3 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Botolphs. Botolphs is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Botolphs to Brighton (8 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Botolphs, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 3.2 miles south-east. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Here we cover the BN44 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Other places close to Botolphs for tapas catering include Upper Beeding (1 mile north-east), Bramber (1 mile north), Steyning (1 mile north-west), Sompting (3 miles south-west) and Lancing (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south-east).
A little further out are Steyning Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Old Castle (4.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Botolphs includes Steep Down and Mill Hill.
- Schools near Botolphs include Steyning Grammar School (1.6 miles north-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if you can
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Also near Botolphs
Other catering in Botolphs
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. 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 Botolphs
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Perfect for your event in Botolphs
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Botolphs and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks parties and receptions
After a ceremony at a church such as St Botolph's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in Botolphs until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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