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Tapas Catering in Streat
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Streat.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening grazing
- Sharing tapas starters
Book tapas catering in Streat
Tapas catering for your event in Streat
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Whether it’s tapas before paella and anniversary parties, we’ll put together a menu of patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas and more.
Near Streat, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Streat (BN6, BN7)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect dietary needs
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Streat
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Streat and the whole of West Sussex
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Streat questions
We are having a ceremony at Streat Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Streat close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you provide serving staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Occasions we cook for in Streat
They work for any size of event.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Streat:
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas starters
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Streat Church.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The venue requirements
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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 while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Streat until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Streat
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room for a tapas table
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
Drinks receptions around Streat
Streat is about 3 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Streat, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 6 miles away.
Historic buildings near Streat often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Plumpton station, about 1.1 miles north-east. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Streat, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in BN6 and BN7, we can cook for your guests. If your venue is just outside Streat, we also cover Plumpton (1 mile south-east), Plumpton Green (1 mile north-east), East Chiltington (1 mile east), Ditchling Common (2 miles north) and Chiltington (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (15 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Burgess Hill (3 miles north-west) and East Grinstead (15 miles north).
A little further out are Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (1.6 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Streat include Ditchling Beacon and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
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How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
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 don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
- 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