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Tapas & canapé catering in Henfield, West Sussex
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Henfield and West Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Evening grazing
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement celebrations
Book tapas catering in Henfield
Tapas catering in Henfield, made fresh on the day
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Typical bookings include table tapas as a starter and drinks reception canapés, serving patatas bravas, padrón peppers and albóndigas.
Tapas make a party in Henfield easy and sociable. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Henfield (BN5)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in Henfield 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 arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Henfield, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Henfield and across West Sussex
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Henfield questions
We are having a ceremony at St Peter's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far is Henfield from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you come to Henfield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Henfield is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Who books tapas catering in Henfield?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
Historic buildings near Henfield often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
- VAT, if it applies
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Organising a club, school or community event in Henfield? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Receptions and parties in Henfield
Henfield is about 7 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Events in Henfield are planned 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. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as St Peter's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Henfield, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of BN5. From Upper Station Road, High Street and Lower Station Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Woodmancote (2 miles south-east), Blackstone (2 miles east), Small Dole (2 miles south), Shermanbury (2 miles north) and High Cross (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north), Worthing (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Steyning Museum (3.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Woods Mill and Truleigh Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (within half a mile east)
- 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