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Tapas & canapé catering in Strettington, West Sussex
Planning tapas catering in Strettington? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Work receptions
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
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How our tapas catering works in Strettington
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas. On the menu are Serrano ham, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo, and we are regularly asked to cater launches and office parties and receptions and drinks parties.
In a rural spot like Strettington, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- Strettington (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
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 will quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Common questions in Strettington
We are having a ceremony at St Andrew's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Strettington 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 provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
Paella compared with other options
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Strettington
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Also near Strettington
Also in Strettington
Drinks receptions around Strettington
Strettington is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. For tapas catering in Strettington, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Andrew's Church. Guests travelling by rail: Chichester station is about 2.8 miles away. The coast is within about 6 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. For events just outside Strettington, we cover Westerton (1 mile west), Waterbeach (1 mile north), Maudlin (1 mile south-west), Boxgrove (1 mile east) and Tangmere (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
A little further out are The Chichester City Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (1.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Westbourne House School (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Coach And Horses Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
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. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Events we cater in Strettington
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Strettington book us for events such as:
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas starters
Historic buildings near Strettington frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer drinks reception in Strettington has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or PO18 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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