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Tapas & canapé catering in Worth Abbey, West Sussex
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Worth Abbey and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Work receptions
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement drinks
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Tapas catering in Worth Abbey, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Typical bookings include sharing boards for evening guests and birthday and anniversary parties, with padrón peppers, Serrano ham and albóndigas.
For a country party near Worth Abbey, tapas and sangria set the mood. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Where
- Worth Abbey (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
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Live paella or other catering?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
For event organisers in Worth Abbey
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Check diets in advance
Each dish is labelled.
Waiting staff for canapés.
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in Worth Abbey until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or RH10 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Worth Abbey: your questions answered
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Worth Abbey for guests?
The closest is Three Bridges station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Receptions and parties in Worth Abbey
Worth Abbey is about 3 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. For tapas catering in Worth Abbey, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Worth Abbey, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include Gravetye Manor (2.5 miles east) and Priest House (2.8 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Worth Abbey is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in RH10, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Worth Abbey for tapas catering include Balcombe Lane (2 miles south-west), Furnace Green (2 miles west), Balcombe (3 miles south), Pease Pottage (4 miles west) and Staplefield (5 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (3 miles west), Horsham (9 miles west), Haywards Heath (7 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (5 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles west).
Nearby you will also find County Mall (3.4 miles west) and Crawley Hospital (4 miles west). The countryside around Worth Abbey includes Tilgate Lake.
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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