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Tapas & canapé catering in High Salvington, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in High Salvington and across West Sussex.
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering in High Salvington
Tapas catering in High Salvington, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and padrón peppers, and we are regularly asked to cater tapas before paella and drinks reception canapés.
For a party in a place like High Salvington, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Area
- High Salvington (BN13, BN14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in High Salvington
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing tapas starters
Historic buildings near High Salvington often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if it rains
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether travel is included
Where we can cook in High Salvington
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Space for a serving table or station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Also near High Salvington
Also in High Salvington
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
- The paellas you choose
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.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Tapas for events in High Salvington
High Salvington is about 2 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. For tapas catering in High Salvington, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from High Salvington to Brighton (12 miles away).
Historic houses near High Salvington include Ecclesden Manor (3.1 miles south-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. High Salvington is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
For tapas catering in BN13 and BN14, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Mill Lane, Furze Road and Gorse Lane or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside High Salvington, we also cover Cote (1 mile south-west), Durrington (1 mile south), Findon (1 mile north), Clapham (2 miles west) and Patching (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (15 miles north), Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east) and Lancing (4 miles east).
A little further out are Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.7 miles south) and Old Castle (1.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Highdown Hill and Widewater Lagoon.
- Local schools include Durrington High School (1.5 miles south)
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. Sunset in High Salvington is around 9:20pm in 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 the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Related guides
Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in High Salvington
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. 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.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Label seafood clearly
Each dish is labelled.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Questions from High Salvington
What’s the nearest station to High Salvington for guests?
The closest is Durrington-On-Sea station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Could we have live paella in Clapham Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cater in High Salvington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including High Salvington. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
- 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