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Tapas Catering in Bepton Common
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Bepton Common.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Planning an event in Bepton Common?
Why choose tapas catering in Bepton Common?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Engagement celebrations
- Launches and office parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Anniversary parties
Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (1.3 miles north-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- The wet-weather plan
- Allergen information for each dish
- If the price includes VAT
Tapas catering for your event in Bepton Common
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. For engagement parties and tapas with a paella main course, we will put together a menu of padrón peppers, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
In a rural spot like Bepton Common, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Where
- Bepton Common (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Bepton Common
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
We’re having a ceremony at Roman Catholic Church of Divine Motherhood: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Is it really cooked live?
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, which we can supply.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Hosting 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.
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What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Receptions and parties in Bepton Common
Bepton Common is about 8 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Anywhere in GU29, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Bepton Common to Guildford (20 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Bepton Common, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Roman Catholic Church of Divine Motherhood. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Bepton Common, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU29, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Bepton Road and Severals Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Midhurst (1 mile north-east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south-east), Minsted (1 mile west), West Lavington (1 mile east) and Stedham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (14 miles east) and Billingshurst (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (1.4 miles north-east) and Midhurst Museum (1 mile north-east). Not far away are Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Schools near Bepton Common include St Margaret's Convent (0.9 miles north-east) and Midhurst Rother College (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (0.8 miles east)
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Bepton Common until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. 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 put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Waiting staff for canapés.
- 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