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Tapas & canapé catering in Waterbeach, West Sussex
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Waterbeach and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Anniversary parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering near Waterbeach
Why choose live paella in Waterbeach?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across West Sussex, including Waterbeach
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
How our tapas catering works in Waterbeach
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. Typical bookings include tapas with a paella main course and sharing tapas starters, with Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and padrón peppers.
For a country party near Waterbeach, tapas and sangria set the mood. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Waterbeach (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Check diets in advance
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Sangria and bar staff.
Occasions we cook for in Waterbeach
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Waterbeach:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement celebrations
If you are looking at a historic venue around Waterbeach, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in Waterbeach until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Always popular and typically vegetarian.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Waterbeach: your questions answered
Is Waterbeach too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Waterbeach?
Chichester station, about 3.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you cover Waterbeach?
We do. Waterbeach is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What affects the price in Waterbeach
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Drinks receptions around Waterbeach
Waterbeach is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the PO18 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as The Priory Church of St Mary and St Blaize, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, Chichester station is about 3.2 miles away.
We cater events across the PO18 postcode area and the streets around it. We also cook at events in Strettington (1 mile south), Westerton (1 mile south-west), Halnaker (1 mile east), Boxgrove (1 mile south-east) and Maudlin (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Chichester Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (2.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Towns and villages near Waterbeach
More for events in Waterbeach
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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