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Tapas Catering for Westergate events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Westergate.
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering for Westergate events
Why choose live paella in Westergate?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Westergate
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Tapas catering for your event in Westergate
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Whether it’s evening grazing and engagement celebrations, we can cook patatas bravas, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo and more.
Around Westergate, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Westergate (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Tapas for events in Westergate
Westergate is about 3 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. From the centre of Westergate to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our events stretch from Westergate to Brighton (23 miles away).
Historic houses near Westergate include Goodwood House (4 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. After a ceremony at a church such as Westergate Mission Hall, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Westergate is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO20. That could mean an event in a garden on Oaks Close, Westergate Street and Rosvara Avenue. For events just outside Westergate, we cover Nyton (1 mile north-west), Eastergate (1 mile east), Aldingbourne (1 mile west), Norton (1 mile north-west) and West Barnham (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (12 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east) and Lancing (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Tote Copse Castle (1 mile west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles south).
- Local schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (within half a mile north-east)
FAQs for Westergate
We’re having a ceremony at Westergate Mission Hall: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook near the sea around Westergate?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Also near Westergate
What else we do in Westergate
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Why choose tapas catering in Westergate?
Big or small, tapas work.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Office parties and launches
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
Guests travelling by rail: Barnham station is about 1.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When final numbers are due
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Permission from the venue
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Label seafood clearly
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Add sangria or cava
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Evening receptions in Westergate stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
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. 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. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
- 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