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Tapas Catering for Five Oaks events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Five Oaks. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering for Five Oaks events
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Book staff to carry canapés round
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Tapas catering in Five Oaks, made fresh on the day
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Typical bookings include welcome-drink canapés and anniversary parties, serving albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas.
For a country party near Five Oaks, 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.
- Where
- Five Oaks (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
How it works
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. Evening receptions in Five Oaks stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- 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
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Unloading access
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
Questions from Five Oaks
Which station should guests use for Five Oaks?
Billingshurst station, about 2.2 miles south of the centre.
Is Five Oaks close to London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Five Oaks
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- We cover Five Oaks and the whole of West Sussex
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
Planning tapas catering in Five Oaks? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Five Oaks? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Drinks receptions around Five Oaks
Five Oaks is about 5 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Five Oaks and the surrounding area. Five Oaks is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Five Oaks to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 2.2 miles south.
Anywhere in RH14, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Horsham Road, Hayes Wood Road and Stane Street; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in The Haven (1 mile north-west), Billingshurst (2 miles south-west), Slinfold (2 miles north-east), Newpound Common (3 miles west) and Coneyhurst (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (15 miles south-east) and Broadfield (10 miles east).
A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (3.1 miles east) and Horsham Hospital (5 miles east).
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Also near Five Oaks
Other catering in Five Oaks
- 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