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Tapas Catering for Maudlin events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Maudlin. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering for Maudlin events
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
How our tapas catering works in Maudlin
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. For anniversary parties and engagement drinks, we can cook albóndigas, croquetas and tortilla española and more.
For a country party near Maudlin, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Maudlin (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around 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.
Occasions we cook for in Maudlin
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Table tapas as a starter
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Maudlin, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- Who provides the crockery
Places near Maudlin
What else we do in Maudlin
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in Maudlin is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or PO18 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What tapas catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Receptions and parties in Maudlin
Maudlin is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Maudlin and nearby villages. Maudlin is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Maudlin to Brighton (27 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.1 miles south-west. After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The coast is within about 6 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cover events in every part of PO18 and the streets around it. Local streets include Augustus Way, Vespasian Close and Stane Street; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Maudlin for tapas catering include Westhampnett (1 mile west), Shopwyke (1 mile south), Westerton (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-east) and Waterbeach (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Maudlin include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Levin Down.
- Local schools include Westbourne House School (0.6 miles south) and Chichester High School For Girls (2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Coach And Horses Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Maudlin
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Maudlin questions
Is Maudlin close to London?
About 53 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Maudlin?
Chichester station, about 2.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
- 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