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Tapas Catering in Coldwaltham
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Coldwaltham and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Planning an event in Coldwaltham?
About our tapas catering in Coldwaltham
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Whether it’s launches and office parties and welcome-drink canapés, we will put together a menu of padrón peppers, croquetas and gambas al ajillo.
Near Coldwaltham, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Coldwaltham (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Receptions and parties in Coldwaltham
Coldwaltham is about 9 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Coldwaltham will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Old Place Manor (2 miles north-east) and Bignor Roman Villa (2.5 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Giles. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Coldwaltham, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in RH20, we plan around your venue and timings. That could mean an event in a garden on London Road, Old London Road and Silverdale or the roads around them. For events just outside Coldwaltham, we cover Watersfield (1 mile south-west), Hardham (1 mile north-east), Lower Horncroft (1 mile north-west), Coates (2 miles north-west) and Fittleworth (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Amberley Museum (2.8 miles south) and Amberley Castle (2 miles south). Open spaces near Coldwaltham include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Bignor Hill.
- Schools near Coldwaltham include Lodge Hill Residential Centre (under half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Labouring Man pub (under half a mile north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Check diets in advance
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Staff to serve canapés.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it is light in Coldwaltham 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.
- Send 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Why choose tapas catering in Coldwaltham?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
In Coldwaltham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Tapas before paella
- Anniversary parties
- Work receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
Historic buildings near Coldwaltham often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- How bad weather is handled
- Staff numbers and hours
- Payment terms and deposit
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Places near Coldwaltham
Also in Coldwaltham
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
Your questions about tapas catering in Coldwaltham
Do you come out to small places like Coldwaltham?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Why choose live paella in Coldwaltham?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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