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Tapas & canapé catering in Northchapel, West Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Northchapel and the surrounding area.
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering for Northchapel events
Planning a tapas spread in Northchapel
Northchapel is about 12 miles south-east of Farnham, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Northchapel will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Northchapel is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Northchapel include Petworth House (4.9 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 4 miles north-west. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Northchapel, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in GU28 is planned around your venue. Local streets include Pipers Lane, Valentines Lea and St Michaels Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Northchapel, we cover Ebernoe (2 miles south-east), Shillinglee (2 miles north-east), Lurgashall (2 miles south-west), Ansteadbrook (2 miles north-west) and Ramsnest Common (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (14 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south-east), Billingshurst (9 miles east), Roffey (15 miles east), Southwater (13 miles east) and Midhurst (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (3.7 miles north-west) and North Ambersham (2.7 miles west). The countryside around Northchapel includes Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
- Pubs nearby include Deepwell Tavern (under half a mile west)
About our tapas catering in Northchapel
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. On the menu are tortilla española, Serrano ham and padrón peppers, and we’re regularly asked to cater drinks reception canapés and tapas before paella.
For a country party near Northchapel, tapas and sangria set the mood. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Northchapel (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Northchapel
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How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in Northchapel has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Bar staff and sangria.
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Northchapel
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Common questions in Northchapel
How far is Northchapel from London?
About 39 miles from central London.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Northchapel
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever you are celebrating in Northchapel, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Michael.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
- 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