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Tapas Catering for Almodington events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Almodington.
- Engagement parties
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
Live tapas catering in Almodington
Tapas catering in Almodington, cooked live
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. Whether it’s work receptions and sharing boards for evening guests, we can cook gambas al ajillo, croquetas and patatas bravas and more.
Near Almodington, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- Almodington (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Almodington
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Tapas before paella
- Evening sharing boards
- Cocktail parties
- Launches and office parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Earnley Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
- The wet-weather plan
- How late numbers can change
Almodington questions
We’re having a ceremony at Earnley Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Almodington.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Love Paella in Almodington
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Nearby places to Almodington
Other catering in Almodington
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Check diets in advance
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Afterwards, we clear away.
Bar staff and sangria.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. 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.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. A summer drinks reception in Almodington has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
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.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Tapas for events in Almodington
Almodington is about 4 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. From the centre of Almodington to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Almodington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Almodington to Southampton (about 26 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 4.2 miles north-east. If you are looking at a historic venue around Almodington, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Anywhere in PO20, we can cook for your guests. From Second Avenue, Batchmere Road and Third Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Almodington for tapas catering include Somerley (1 mile north-west), Earnley (1 mile south-west), Birdham (1 mile north), Highleigh (1 mile east) and Shipton Green (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (6 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Almodington includes Pilsey Island.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Parking near the venue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- 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