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Tapas & canapé catering in Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Burgess Hill: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Work receptions
Tapas catering in Burgess Hill
How we price tapas catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
About our tapas catering in Burgess Hill
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. We cook tortilla española, albóndigas and croquetas, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthday and anniversary parties and sharing tapas starters.
In a town like Burgess Hill, tapas suit garden parties, hall parties and receptions. Hot tapas need a spot to finish them. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Burgess Hill (RH15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Collect dietary needs
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Add a live paella main.
Towns and villages near Burgess Hill
Also in Burgess Hill
Who books tapas catering in Burgess Hill?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Whatever you are celebrating in Burgess Hill, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening grazing
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St John the Evangelist's Church.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each dish
Burgess Hill: venues and local tips
Burgess Hill is about 9 miles north of Brighton, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Burgess Hill will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Burgess Hill is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: Burgess Hill station is in Burgess Hill itself. Nearby historic houses include Ockenden Manor (3.4 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Burgess Hill is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the RH15 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Church Road, Station Road and Lower Church Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Burgess Hill is on the A273 and B2036, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Close by, we cover events in Jacob's Post (1 mile west), World's End (1 mile north-east), Abbotsford (1 mile north-west), Goddards Green (2 miles west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west). Burgess Hill is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex, with lots of choice for events.
Nearby you’ll also find Burgess Hill Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Clayton Castle (3.4 miles south). Not far away are Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oakmeeds Community College (less than half a mile south-west) and Burgess Hill Girls (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Six Gold Martlets pub (under half a mile south-west)
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Burgess Hill 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.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Burgess Hill
- A quote that spells everything out
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Burgess Hill? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
FAQs for Burgess Hill
Is Burgess Hill close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
- 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