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Tapas & canapé catering in Jacob's Post, West Sussex
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Jacob's Post and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement celebrations
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Jacob's Post
Tapas catering for your event in Jacob's Post
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. We are frequently asked to cater office parties and launches and sharing boards for evening guests, serving patatas bravas, tortilla española and albóndigas.
In a rural spot like Jacob's Post, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Jacob's Post (RH15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Add sangria or cava
- Label seafood clearly
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Each dish is labelled.
Sangria and bar staff.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. Sunset in Jacob's Post 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A spot for our serving station
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Your questions about tapas catering in Jacob's Post
Can you cater a reception after a service at Providence Strict Baptist Chapel?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Jacob's Post too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you come to Jacob's Post?
Yes, we do. Jacob's Post is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Jacob's Post? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Jacob's Post: venues and local tips
Jacob's Post is about 1 mile west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Jacob's Post, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Jacob's Post to Brighton (9 miles away).
Historic houses near Jacob's Post include Ockenden Manor (3.2 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Burgess Hill station, about 0.7 miles south-east. Jacob's Post is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in RH15, we plan around your venue. Whether your event is on Downs Road, London Road and Western Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Jacob's Post, we also cover Burgess Hill (1 mile east), Abbotsford (1 mile north), World's End (1 mile east), Goddards Green (1 mile west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Burgess Hill Museum (0.5 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Local schools include Oakmeeds Community College (0.6 miles south-east) and St Paul's Catholic College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers pub (under half a mile north-west)
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Jacob's Post? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Towns and villages near Jacob's Post
What else we do in Jacob's Post
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Jacob's Post
- Catering across West Sussex, including Jacob's Post
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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