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Tapas & canapé catering in Bepton, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Bepton.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
Planning an event in Bepton?
How we price tapas catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
How our tapas catering works in Bepton
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Bepton. Whether it is drinks parties and receptions and engagement celebrations, we can cook padrón peppers, gambas al ajillo and croquetas for your guests.
Near Bepton, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Bepton (GU29)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Receptions and parties in Bepton
Bepton is about 8 miles south-east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Events in Bepton are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Bepton is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Bepton to Guildford (about 22 miles away).
Historic houses near Bepton include Cowdray House (2.7 miles north-east) and West Dean House (3.6 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Bepton, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in GU29, we can bring tapas catering to you. Local streets include Bepton Road and Bugshill Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Cocking (1 mile south-east), Bepton Common (2 miles north-east), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-east), Minsted (2 miles north) and Heyshott Green (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (10 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Lodsworth Castle (4.8 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bepton include Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Common questions in Bepton
Is Bepton close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
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’ll follow the site rules.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Bepton.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Who books tapas catering in Bepton?
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Bepton, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Welcome-drink canapés
Historic buildings near Bepton frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if it rains
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Travel and parking costs
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and generally vegetarian.
For event organisers in Bepton
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bepton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
More for events in Bepton
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Bepton until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
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. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Bepton?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Bepton hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across West Sussex, including Bepton
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
- 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