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Tapas Catering for Old Shoreham events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Old Shoreham. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement parties
- Tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering for Old Shoreham events
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Canapés need staff to serve
Afterwards, we clear away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Tapas catering in Old Shoreham, made fresh on the day
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Old Shoreham. For drinks parties and receptions and launches and office parties, we’ll put together a menu of Serrano ham, padrón peppers and tortilla española for your guests.
In a rural spot like Old Shoreham, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- Old Shoreham (BN43)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Sunset in Old Shoreham is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Tapas for events in Old Shoreham
Old Shoreham is about 1 mile west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. From the centre of Old Shoreham to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Old Shoreham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Old Shoreham to Brighton (7 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Nicolas' Church. Nearby historic houses include Portslade Manor (3.1 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. With the sea within about a mile, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN43, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north), Kingston by Sea (2 miles east), Southwick (2 miles east) and Castle Town (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles west), Rustington (10 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Southlands Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Old Castle (4.6 miles west). Not far away are Lancing Ring and Adur Estuary RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (1.8 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Amsterdam pub (under half a mile north-east)
Events we cater in Old Shoreham
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
Whatever you are celebrating in Old Shoreham, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing tapas starters
If you are looking at a historic venue around Old Shoreham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- The venue requirements
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
Questions from Old Shoreham
Is Old Shoreham close to London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Is Old Shoreham too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Why choose live paella in Old Shoreham?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Old Shoreham
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across West Sussex, including Old Shoreham
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Places near Old Shoreham
Other catering in Old Shoreham
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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