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Tapas Catering in Hunston
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hunston: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Engagement parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering for Hunston events
About our tapas catering in Hunston
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Whether it is table tapas as a starter and work receptions, we’ll put together a menu of padrón peppers, croquetas and patatas bravas and more.
For a country party near Hunston, tapas and sangria set the mood. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Hunston (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Waiting staff for canapés.
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hunston, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Why choose live paella in Hunston?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. 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.
Why choose Love Paella in Hunston
- Events in Hunston and across West Sussex
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
For event organisers in Hunston
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Places near Hunston
What else we do in Hunston
Receptions and parties in Hunston
Hunston is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. For tapas catering in Hunston, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 28 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (4.5 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. After a ceremony at a church such as St Leodegar's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Tapas catering in PO20 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Heath Close, Westlands Road and St Leodegars Way, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Donnington (1 mile west), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (1 mile east), Portfield (2 miles north) and Chichester (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (4 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Chichester Castle (2 miles north).
- Schools near Hunston include Chichester High School For Girls (1.4 miles north) and Chichester Free School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Spotted Cow Public House (within half a mile north-east)
FAQs for Hunston
Is Hunston too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around Hunston?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. A summer drinks reception in Hunston has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
Who books tapas catering in Hunston?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
In Hunston and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks parties and receptions
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Chichester station, about 1.5 miles north.
Before you book anyone
- The venue requirements
- How long the team stays
- Whether travel is included
- The wet-weather plan
- 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