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Tapas & canapé catering in East Lavington, West Sussex
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in East Lavington and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday drinks
Live tapas catering in East Lavington
How our tapas catering works in East Lavington
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We cook albóndigas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo, and we are frequently booked for welcome-drink canapés and evening sharing boards.
Near East Lavington, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- East Lavington (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books tapas catering in East Lavington?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater around East Lavington:
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement parties
- Evening sharing boards
If you are looking at a historic venue around East Lavington, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each dish
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More for events in East Lavington
Tapas for events in East Lavington
East Lavington is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of East Lavington or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 22 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Bignor Roman Villa (2.9 miles south-east) and Petworth House (3.9 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Peter. East Lavington is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cook at events all over the GU28 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater events in Duncton (1 mile north-east), Graffham (1 mile north-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east) and Selham (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.6 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near East Lavington include Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
Planning tapas catering in East Lavington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against 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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Unloading access
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening receptions in East Lavington stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Collect dietary needs
- Add sangria or cava
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Label seafood clearly
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Sangria and bar staff.
Your questions about tapas catering in East Lavington
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
What if the weather’s bad?
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.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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