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Tapas Catering in Lurgashall
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Lurgashall.
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas and paella menus
Book tapas catering in Lurgashall
FAQs for Lurgashall
Do you come out to small places like Lurgashall?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Lawrence?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Tapas catering in Lurgashall, made fresh on the day
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. On the menu are tortilla española, croquetas and gambas al ajillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and welcome-drink canapés.
For a country party near Lurgashall, tapas and sangria set the mood. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Location
- Lurgashall (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a tapas spread in Lurgashall
Lurgashall is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. For an event in Lurgashall, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Lurgashall is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 4.5 miles north-west. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Lawrence. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Lurgashall, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in GU28 is planned around your venue and timings. Nearby, we also cater events in Lickfold (1 mile south-west), Northchapel (2 miles north-east), Ebernoe (2 miles east), Lodsworth (2 miles south) and Ansteadbrook (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (15 miles east), Chichester (14 miles south), Storrington (12 miles south-east), Billingshurst (9 miles east), Portfield (14 miles south) and Yapton (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include North Ambersham (1.8 miles north-west) and Midhurst Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Lurgashall includes Blackdown and Shillinglee Lake.
Nearby places to Lurgashall
What else we do in Lurgashall
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Lurgashall
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Each dish is labelled.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Can I cook paella for a crowd 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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking near the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
What tapas catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lurgashall? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. A summer drinks reception in Lurgashall has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Tell 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 pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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