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Tapas Catering in Saint Hill Green
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Saint Hill Green and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Saint Hill Green
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add sangria or cava
- Include staff for canapés
- Collect dietary needs
- Tell us what role tapas play
Afterwards, we clear away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
How our tapas catering works in Saint Hill Green
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Popular choices include patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and croquetas, and we are often booked for tapas with a paella main course and sharing tapas starters.
Near Saint Hill Green, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Area
- Saint Hill Green (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in Saint Hill Green
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room for a tapas table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Saint Hill Green
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening receptions in Saint Hill Green stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Saint Hill Green, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Why choose tapas catering in Saint Hill Green?
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Saint Hill Green book us for occasions like:
- Engagement parties
- Evening grazing
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Anniversary parties
If you are looking at a historic venue around Saint Hill Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Saint Hill Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
FAQs for Saint Hill Green
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
We’re having a ceremony at St. Barnabas Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Is live paella right for your event?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Saint Hill Green and across West Sussex
Tapas for events in Saint Hill Green
Saint Hill Green is about 2 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Saint Hill Green. Saint Hill Green is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
For guests coming by train, East Grinstead station is about 1.5 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St. Barnabas Church. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Saint Hill Green, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across the RH19 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Saint Hill Road and West Hoathly Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Saint Hill Green, we cover East Grinstead (2 miles north), Ashurst Wood (2 miles east), Crawley Down (3 miles north-west), Turners Hill (3 miles west) and Felbridge (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (7 miles west), Horsham (13 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-west), Broadfield (8 miles west) and Bewbush (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (2.4 miles north-east) and East Grinstead Museum (1.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include Sackville School (1.8 miles north-east)
- 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