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Tapas Catering for Sullington events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Sullington. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering near Sullington
Why choose tapas catering in Sullington?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Sullington:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement drinks
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Historic buildings near Sullington often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- Space, access and power needs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When payment is due
About our tapas catering in Sullington
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. On the menu are tortilla española, Serrano ham and patatas bravas, and typical bookings are for evening sharing boards and receptions and drinks parties.
Near Sullington, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
- Area
- Sullington (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Include staff for canapés
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Crockery and serving dishes.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Always popular and generally vegetarian.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Sullington
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Evening receptions in Sullington 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.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Sullington
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Receptions and parties in Sullington
Sullington is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Sullington, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Sullington is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Sullington include Parham House (2.5 miles west) and Old Place Manor (4.8 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Sullington, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. For events just outside Sullington, we cover Storrington (1 mile north-west), Heath Common (1 mile north-east), Washington (1 mile east), Rock (1 mile east) and Cootham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (14 miles east), Littlehampton (8 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find The Storrington And District Museum (0.7 miles north-west) and Amberley Castle (4.5 miles west). Open spaces near Sullington include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Chanctonbury Hill.
- Local schools include Rydon Community College (0.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Anchor Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Also near Sullington
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What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Parking near the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- 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