West Sussex · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Cocking Causeway, West Sussex
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Cocking Causeway: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
- Canapés with welcome drinks
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Tapas catering in Cocking Causeway, cooked live
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. We are often asked to cater birthday drinks and drinks parties and receptions, with Serrano ham, padrón peppers and tortilla española.
Near Cocking Causeway, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Cocking Causeway (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Cocking Causeway
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Cocking Causeway until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is 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 hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Planning tapas catering in Cocking Causeway? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Cocking Causeway
What else we do in Cocking Causeway
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room for a tapas table
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Cocking Causeway
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Sangria and bar staff.
Planning a tapas spread in Cocking Causeway
Cocking Causeway is about 9 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Anywhere in GU29, we can cook for your guests. Cocking Causeway is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Historic buildings near Cocking Causeway often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Cocking Causeway is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU29, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Oaklands Lane and Well Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in West Lavington (1 mile north-east), Midhurst (1 mile north), Bepton Common (1 mile north-west), Heyshott Green (1 mile south-east) and Cocking (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (13 miles east).
A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (3.1 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (1.5 miles north). Not far away are Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Schools near Cocking Causeway include St Margaret's Convent (1 mile north) and Midhurst Rother College (1.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile north)
Why choose tapas catering in Cocking Causeway?
They work for any size of event.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Engagement celebrations
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
Historic houses near Cocking Causeway include Cowdray House (1.2 miles north) and West Dean House (4.8 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When payment is due
- What happens if it rains
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Your questions about tapas catering in Cocking Causeway
Do you come out to small places like Cocking Causeway?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater 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.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
- 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