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Tapas Catering for Bedham events
Planning tapas catering in Bedham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering in Bedham
About the dishes
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Tapas catering for your event in Bedham
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Popular choices include albóndigas, tortilla española and croquetas, and typical bookings are for tapas before paella and birthday and anniversary parties.
In a rural spot like Bedham, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Bedham (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Room for a tapas table
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Parking near the venue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Events we cater in Bedham
Tapas are sociable food.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening sharing boards
- Work receptions
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Historic buildings near Bedham often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Your questions about tapas catering in Bedham
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.
Is Bedham too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in Bedham?
We do. Bedham is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Add sangria or cava
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Bar staff and sangria.
Planning a tapas spread in Bedham
Bedham is about 6 miles south-west of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Bedham, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Old Place Manor (2.2 miles east) and Petworth House (2.5 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary. Bedham is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in RH20, we plan around your venue and your guests. From Bedham Lane, Upper Street and Stretch Hill or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Fittleworth (1 mile south), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Pickhurst (2 miles east) and Hardham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (12 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Coates Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Bedham includes The Mens and Bignor Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan Hotel (0.9 miles south)
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Bedham has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Also in Bedham
- 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