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Tapas & canapé catering in Ashington, West Sussex
Looking for tapas catering in Ashington? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Ashington
Receptions and parties in Ashington
Ashington is about 8 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Ashington, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Ashington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Ashington include Parham House (4.5 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Ashington, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Ashington, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in RH20, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on London Road, The Sands and Hillcrest Drive. Nearby, we also cater events in Wiston (1 mile south-east), Dial Post (3 miles north-east), Ashurst (3 miles east), Broomer's Corner (3 miles north) and Whitehall (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles north-east), Horsham (10 miles north), Worthing (8 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Storrington And District Museum (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Ashington includes Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
- Schools near Ashington include Rydon Community College (2 miles west)
How our tapas catering works in Ashington
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We’re often asked to cater launches and office parties and tapas and paella menus, with Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and Serrano ham.
Near Ashington, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Ashington (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Events we cater in Ashington
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Ashington, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement drinks
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Ashington Methodist Church.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether travel is included
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Ashington is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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FAQs for Ashington
Can you cater a reception after a service at Ashington Methodist Church?
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 at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Also in Ashington
Where we can cook in Ashington
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Crockery and serving dishes.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you are organising for someone else, 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.
What affects the price in Ashington
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Ashington, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
- 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