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Tapas Catering in Rackham
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Rackham.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks reception canapés
- Work receptions
Tapas catering for Rackham events
How our tapas catering works in Rackham
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Typical bookings include tapas and paella menus and evening sharing boards, serving padrón peppers, albóndigas and Serrano ham.
For a country party near Rackham, tapas and sangria set the mood. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Rackham (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Rackham
What’s the nearest station to Rackham for guests?
Amberley station, about 1.9 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Rackham too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cover Rackham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Rackham and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
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How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, 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 don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a tapas spread in Rackham
Rackham is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the RH20 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Parham House (0.7 miles north-east) and Old Place Manor (3.3 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. If you are looking at a historic venue around Rackham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Rackham is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH20. We also cook at events in Cross Gate (1 mile west), Amberley (1 mile west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west), Bury (2 miles west) and Hardham (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (4.8 miles south-west) and Amberley Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Check diets in advance
Table tapas are set down to share.
Sangria and bar staff.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Why choose live paella in Rackham?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Rackham
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening receptions in Rackham stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Rackham
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement parties
A picnic in Parham Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
Questions to ask before you book
- Space, access and power needs
- How long the team stays
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How each diet is kept separate
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Unloading access
- Permission from the venue
- Room for a tapas table
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
About the dishes
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
- 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