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Tapas & canapé catering in Little London, West Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Little London. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering in Little London
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Space on each table
- A spot for our serving station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
Tapas catering in Little London, made fresh on the day
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. For drinks parties and receptions and work receptions, we will put together a menu of padrón peppers, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
For a country party near Little London, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Little London (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Little London?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why Little London hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Little London and across West Sussex
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening receptions in Little London stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Drinks receptions around Little London
Little London is about 4 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Little London, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Little London is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Little London to Brighton (16 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Little London, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, Balcombe station is about 2.3 miles away. Little London is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH17, so your event can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover events in Ardingly (1 mile south), Highbrook (1 mile east), West Hoathly (2 miles north-east), Sharpthorne (2 miles north-east) and Selsfield Common (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles north-west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Little London include Tilgate Lake and Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Gardeners Arms (under half a mile north)
Events we cater in Little London
Big or small, tapas work.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
After a ceremony at a church such as St Peter's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether VAT is included
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Check diets in advance
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Serving boards and crockery.
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Little London
Which station should guests use for Little London?
Balcombe station, about 2.3 miles west of the centre.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cover Little London?
We do. Little London is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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For event organisers in Little London
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
- 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