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Tapas Catering in Avisford
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 for events in Avisford.
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering in Avisford
Drinks receptions around Avisford
Avisford is about 4 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For tapas catering in Avisford, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Avisford. Avisford is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Avisford to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.7 miles south-west. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Avisford, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Tapas catering in BN18 is planned around your venue and your guests. Other places close to Avisford for tapas catering include Binsted (1 mile east), Walberton (1 mile south-west), Slindon Common (1 mile north-west), Slindon (1 mile north-west) and West Barnham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
A little further out are Arundel Castle (2.6 miles east) and Arundel and District Hospital (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.8 miles south-west)
Tapas catering in Avisford, made fresh on the day
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. For welcome-drink canapés and table tapas as a starter, we will put together a menu of tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas for your guests.
Near Avisford, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Avisford (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Add sangria or cava
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer drinks reception in Avisford has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like 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.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
Planning tapas catering in Avisford? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Avisford
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Avisford book us for events such as:
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
If you are looking at a historic venue around Avisford, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
Also near Avisford
What else we do in Avisford
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Your questions about tapas catering in Avisford
What’s the nearest station to Avisford for guests?
The closest is Barnham station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- 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