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Tapas & canapé catering in Tower Hill, West Sussex
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Tower Hill.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening grazing
- Office parties and launches
Book tapas catering in Tower Hill
About our tapas catering in Tower Hill
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. On the menu are albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for engagement celebrations and sharing boards for evening guests.
In a rural spot like Tower Hill, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Tower Hill (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label seafood clearly
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Serving boards and crockery.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Tower Hill
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Tower Hill and across West Sussex
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Tapas for events in Tower Hill
Tower Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. For tapas catering in Tower Hill, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Christs Hospital station, about 0.9 miles west. A picnic in Warnham Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH13, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Tower Hill, Tower Close and Salisbury Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Tower Hill, we cover Broadbridge Heath (1 mile north-west), Horsham (1 mile north-east), Southwater (2 miles south), Itchingfield (2 miles west) and Warnham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (8 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (11 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles east), Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south) and Broadfield (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (1.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Tower Hill includes Warnham LNR.
- Schools near Tower Hill include Tanbridge House School (0.8 miles north-west) and The Doyle School of Design and Technology (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Boar's Head Tavern (within half a mile east)
FAQs for Tower Hill
Is Tower Hill too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Tower Hill for guests?
Christs Hospital station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can we add drinks?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Nearby places to Tower Hill
What else we do in Tower Hill
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of people
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Tower Hill has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Where we can cook in Tower Hill
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
Perfect for your event in Tower Hill
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Work receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
Historic buildings near Tower Hill frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- 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