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Tapas Catering for Walberton events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Walberton and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Evening sharing boards
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
Planning an event in Walberton?
Tapas catering in Walberton, made fresh on the day
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. We cook albóndigas, croquetas and padrón peppers, and we are frequently booked for sharing tapas starters and receptions and drinks parties.
Near Walberton, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Walberton (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
- Parking near the venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
Organising for someone else?
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.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it is light in Walberton until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Walberton
They’re the classic starter before paella.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Walberton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Office parties and launches
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.3 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Walberton questions
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Walberton?
The closest is Barnham station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cover Walberton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Walberton and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Label seafood clearly
Each dish is labelled.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Places near Walberton
Other catering in Walberton
Drinks receptions around Walberton
Walberton is about 5 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For tapas catering in Walberton, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Walberton to Brighton (21 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Walberton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as St Mary's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Walberton, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN18, so your event can be anywhere in it. From The Street, Maple Road and Prime Close or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Walberton, we cover Avisford (1 mile north-east), Binsted (1 mile east), Slindon Common (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile south-west) and Barnham (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Arundel Castle (3 miles east). The countryside around Walberton includes WWT Arundel and Bignor Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.3 miles south-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