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Tapas & canapé catering in Keynor Estate, West Sussex
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Keynor Estate and West Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Work receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering near Keynor Estate
About our tapas catering in Keynor Estate
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. We cook patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers, and we’re often booked for tapas starters and drinks parties and receptions.
For a country party near Keynor Estate, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Keynor Estate (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Add sangria or cava
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Add a live paella main.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Keynor Estate 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.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Keynor Estate
How far is Keynor Estate from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook near the sea around Keynor Estate?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you come to Keynor Estate?
Yes, we do. Keynor Estate is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Perfect for your event in Keynor Estate
Tapas are sociable food.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Keynor Estate and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Work receptions
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if it rains
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Keynor Estate
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning a tapas spread in Keynor Estate
Keynor Estate is about 2 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. Across the PO20 area, we can bring the pans to you. Keynor Estate is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 28 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Keynor Estate, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, Chichester station is about 4.4 miles away. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Tapas catering in PO20 is planned around your venue and timings. That could mean an event in a garden on Chalk Lane and Cow Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Keynor Estate for tapas catering include Sidlesham (1 mile north-east), Street End (1 mile north), Church Norton (2 miles south-east), Sidlesham Common (2 miles north) and Pagham (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
A little further out are Selsey Lifeboat Museum (2.9 miles south) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north).
- Schools near Keynor Estate include The Academy (2.3 miles south)
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, your venue or PO20 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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