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Tapas Catering in The Haven
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in The Haven and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering near The Haven
About our tapas catering in The Haven
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for table tapas as a starter and engagement celebrations.
For a country party near The Haven, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- The Haven (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books tapas catering in The Haven?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in The Haven and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
For guests coming by train, Billingshurst station is about 3.4 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
Places near The Haven
What else we do in The Haven
The Haven: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to The Haven for guests?
The closest is Billingshurst station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
How far is The Haven from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cover The Haven?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in The Haven and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Unloading access
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in The Haven
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Why choose live paella in The Haven?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why The Haven hosts choose us
- We cover The Haven and the whole of West Sussex
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in The Haven is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a tapas spread in The Haven
The Haven is about 3 miles north of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. From the centre of The Haven to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. The Haven is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Historic buildings near The Haven frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
We cater events across the RH14 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater events in Five Oaks (1 mile south-east), Bucks Green (2 miles north), Slinfold (2 miles east), Rudgwick (2 miles north) and Tisman's Common (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (5 miles east), Broadfield (11 miles east), Storrington (10 miles south), Billingshurst (3 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Blue Ship Public House (under half a mile west)
- 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