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Tapas & canapé catering in Maplehurst, West Sussex
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Maplehurst. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
Live tapas catering in Maplehurst
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in Maplehurst 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.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Tapas catering for your event in Maplehurst
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. Popular choices include tortilla española, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for tapas before paella and anniversary parties.
For a country party near Maplehurst, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Maplehurst (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose tapas catering in Maplehurst?
Big or small, tapas work.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement celebrations
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas with a paella main course
For guests coming by train, Christs Hospital station is about 3.8 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Receptions and parties in Maplehurst
Maplehurst is about 4 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Maplehurst to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Maplehurst to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Andrew. Historic buildings near Maplehurst often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
We cook at events all over RH13 and the streets around it. Local streets include Nuthurst Road, Park Lane and Copsale Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Maplehurst for tapas catering include Nuthurst (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles north-west), Tower Hill (4 miles north-west), Brooks Green (4 miles west) and Horsham (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (4.3 miles north) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
What affects the price in Maplehurst
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Maplehurst
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Drinks service on request
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Label seafood clearly
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Places near Maplehurst
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FAQs for Maplehurst
How far is Maplehurst from London?
About 35 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Maplehurst for guests?
Christs Hospital station, about 3.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How much tapas do we need?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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