West Sussex · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Loxwood, West Sussex
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Loxwood: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas and paella menus
Planning an event in Loxwood?
Tapas catering in Loxwood, cooked live
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. For sharing tapas starters and birthday and anniversary parties, we can cook gambas al ajillo, croquetas and Serrano ham.
Near Loxwood, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Where
- Loxwood (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Loxwood? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Your questions about tapas catering in Loxwood
Is Loxwood close to London?
About 34 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Loxwood too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Who books tapas catering in Loxwood?
Big or small, tapas work.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Birthday drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as St John the Baptist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- Space, access and power needs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Receptions and parties in Loxwood
Loxwood is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Loxwood will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Loxwood is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Loxwood to Guildford (12 miles away).
Anywhere in RH14, we can cook for your guests. From High Street, Pond Close and Oak Grove or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Loxwood for tapas catering include Ifold (1 mile south-west), Alfold Bars (1 mile north), Alfold (1 mile north), Plaistow (2 miles west) and Durfold Wood (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south-east) and Bewbush (13 miles east).
Open spaces near Loxwood include Shillinglee Lake.
Why choose live paella in Loxwood?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Loxwood hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
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Also in Loxwood
The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer drinks reception in Loxwood has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Permission from the venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- 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