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Tapas Catering in Bury
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Bury and West Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement celebrations
- Anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
Live tapas catering in Bury
Tapas for events in Bury
Bury is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Bury and nearby villages. Bury is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Bury to Brighton (20 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St John the Evangelist. If you are looking at a historic venue around Bury, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Bury, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in RH20 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include The Street, Houghton Lane and Coombe Crescent; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Bury for tapas catering include West Burton (1 mile north-west), Amberley (1 mile east), Watersfield (2 miles north), Cross Gate (2 miles east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (15 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Amberley Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
- Schools near Bury include Dorset House School (within half a mile east)
Tapas catering in Bury, cooked live
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Popular choices include gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and patatas bravas, and we are regularly asked to cater birthday and anniversary parties and tapas before paella.
For a country party near Bury, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Bury (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label seafood clearly
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Bar staff and sangria.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Towns and villages near Bury
What else we do in Bury
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space on each table
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Bury
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
Occasions we cook for in Bury
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement celebrations
- Office parties and launches
Historic houses near Bury include Bignor Roman Villa (1.7 miles north-west) and Parham House (3.1 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer drinks reception in Bury 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 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Planning tapas catering in Bury? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Common questions in Bury
Is Bury close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
Is Bury 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.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
How we price tapas catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Bury
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Bury and across West Sussex
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A clear, itemised quote
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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