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Tapas Catering in Furnace Green
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Furnace Green. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement parties
- Tapas before paella
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering in Furnace Green
Why choose live paella in Furnace Green?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Furnace Green
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
How our tapas catering works in Furnace Green
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. We are frequently asked to cater sharing tapas starters and engagement celebrations, with gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and albóndigas.
Tapas make a party in Furnace Green easy and sociable. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Furnace Green (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Events we cater in Furnace Green
Tapas get people talking.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Evening sharing boards
- Work receptions
- Engagement parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
Historic houses near Furnace Green include Tyes Place (4.3 miles south) and Gravetye Manor (4.5 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Tapas for events in Furnace Green
Furnace Green is about 2 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Furnace Green will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Furnace Green is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Furnace Green to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as St Andrew's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Three Bridges station, about 1.2 miles north.
We cover events in every part of RH10. Your event could be at a home on Marion Road, Holder Road and Bolton Road. For events just outside Furnace Green, we cover Pease Pottage (2 miles south-west), Worth Abbey (2 miles east), Balcombe Lane (2 miles south-east), Balcombe (3 miles south-east) and Staplefield (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (14 miles south-west) and Bewbush (3 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Crawley Museum (1.8 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Furnace Green include Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Oriel High School (0.5 miles north) and Three Bridges Junior School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Charcoal Burner pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Towns and villages near Furnace Green
Other catering in Furnace Green
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Evening receptions in Furnace Green 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.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Where we can cook in Furnace Green
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Unloading access
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
FAQs for Furnace Green
Is Furnace Green close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Furnace Green?
The closest is Three Bridges station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Include staff for canapés
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Sangria and bar staff.
- 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