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Tapas & canapé catering in Arundel, West Sussex
Looking for tapas catering in Arundel? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Office parties and launches
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering near Arundel
Tapas catering in Arundel, made fresh on the day
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Typical bookings include receptions and drinks parties and canapés with welcome drinks, with Serrano ham, croquetas and albóndigas.
Tapas make a party in Arundel easy and sociable. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Location
- Arundel (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Add sangria or cava
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
Is live paella right for your event?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Arundel hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
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How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Arundel? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
FAQs for Arundel
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Which station should guests use for Arundel?
The closest is Arundel station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
How much does tapas catering cost in Arundel?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Planning a tapas spread in Arundel
Arundel is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Across the BN18 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Arundel is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Historic buildings near Arundel frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (4.3 miles south-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Arundel, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cater events across the BN18 postcode area. From London Road, High Street and Arundel Relief Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Arundel is on the A27 and A284, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. We also cook at events in Crossbush (1 mile south-east), Tortington (1 mile south-west), Warningcamp (2 miles east), Lyminster (2 miles south) and Ford (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Arundel Castle (under half a mile north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (under half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Pubs nearby include The Newburgh Arms (under half a mile east)
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Evening receptions in Arundel 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, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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- 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