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Tapas Catering for West Lavington events
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across West Lavington and West Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Live tapas catering in West Lavington
How our tapas catering works in West Lavington
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Typical bookings include engagement celebrations and cocktail parties, serving croquetas, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo.
In a rural spot like West Lavington, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- West Lavington (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Waiting staff for canapés.
West Lavington 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 work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like West Lavington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Receptions and parties in West Lavington
West Lavington is about 9 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around West Lavington and nearby villages. West Lavington is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from West Lavington to Guildford (20 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene. Historic houses near West Lavington include Cowdray House (0.6 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. West Lavington is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cover events in every part of the GU29 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Church Road, Selham Road and Highstanding Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Midhurst (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south-west), Easebourne (1 mile north), Bepton Common (1 mile west) and Heyshott Green (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (13 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (0.6 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Graffham Common.
- Nearby schools include St Margaret's Convent (0.7 miles north-west) and Midhurst Rother College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Crown House (0.5 miles north-west)
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in West Lavington is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in West Lavington, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Places near West Lavington
What else we do in West Lavington
Why choose tapas catering in West Lavington?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in West Lavington and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks reception canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Evening grazing
Historic buildings near West Lavington often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each dish
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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