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Tapas Catering for East Marden events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in East Marden.
- Engagement parties
- Cocktail parties
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering near East Marden
Where we can cook in East Marden
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space to finish hot dishes
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in East Marden
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
How our tapas catering works in East Marden
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Popular choices include gambas al ajillo, croquetas and padrón peppers, and we are often booked for anniversary parties and receptions and drinks parties.
For a country party near East Marden, tapas and sangria set the mood. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Where
- East Marden (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in East Marden until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Places near East Marden
What else we do in East Marden
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Why choose tapas catering in East Marden?
Big or small, tapas work.
In East Marden and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Historic houses near East Marden include Uppark (2.6 miles north-west) and West Dean House (3.6 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the team stays
- How bad weather is handled
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Why choose live paella in East Marden?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in East Marden
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Receptions and parties in East Marden
East Marden is about 6 miles north-east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. For tapas catering in East Marden, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter. If you are looking at a historic venue around East Marden, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. East Marden is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in PO18 is planned around your venue. If your venue is just outside East Marden, we also cover Compton (2 miles west), Chilgrove (2 miles east), Didling (3 miles north-east), Elsted (3 miles north) and East Harting (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (12 miles south-east), Chichester (7 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south-west), Portfield (7 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Gardening (3.6 miles east). Not far away are Bow Hill and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
East Marden: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like East Marden?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is East Marden from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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