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Tapas & canapé catering in West Green, West Sussex
Planning tapas catering in West Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Book tapas catering in West Green
For event organisers in West Green
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in West Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
About our tapas catering in West Green
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. For tapas starters and drinks parties and receptions, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and patatas bravas.
For a party in a place like West Green, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- West Green (RH11, RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in West Green
Big or small, tapas work.
In West Green and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Evening grazing
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement celebrations
After a ceremony at a church such as Voice of Deliverance Full Gospel Church of God, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
Places near West Green
What else we do in West Green
West Green: venues and local tips
West Green is about 1 mile north of Crawley, in West Sussex. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in West Green and nearby villages. West Green is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from West Green to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around West Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Crawley station, about 0.8 miles south.
We cover events in every part of RH11 and RH10. We can cater an event on streets such as Bank Lane, Swift Lane and Raven Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Langley Green (1 mile north), Crawley (1 mile south), Southgate (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile east) and Tilgate (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crawley Museum (within half a mile south) and Crawley Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near West Green include Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near West Green include Central Sussex College (0.7 miles south-east) and Ifield Community College (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Dr Samuel Johnson pub (within half a mile north-west)
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Space for a serving table or station
- Unloading access
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
FAQs for West Green
How far is West Green from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could we have live paella in Grattons Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How we price tapas catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Include staff for canapés
- Label seafood clearly
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Serving boards and crockery.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. At midsummer, it is light in West Green until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in West Green
- Events in West Green and across West Sussex
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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