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Tapas Catering for Bilsham events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Bilsham and West Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement drinks
- Work receptions
Live tapas catering in Bilsham
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Label seafood clearly
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Sangria and bar staff.
How our tapas catering works in Bilsham
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Whether it is anniversary parties and tapas before paella, we’ll put together a menu of patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers for your guests.
Near Bilsham, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Area
- Bilsham (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Bilsham
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Bilsham book us for occasions like:
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
- Evening sharing boards
After a ceremony at a church such as Bilsham Chapel, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if it rains
- When final numbers are due
For event organisers in Bilsham
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Bilsham: venues and local tips
Bilsham is about 3 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Bilsham, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.8 miles north-west. If you are looking at a historic venue around Bilsham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Bilsham, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cater events across the BN18 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater events in Yapton (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile west), Barnham (2 miles north-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Lidsey (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bognor Regis Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Bilsham include WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include Felpham Community College (2 miles south-west)
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Sunset in Bilsham is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Bilsham
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Bilsham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A spot for our serving station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
Questions from Bilsham
Do you come out to small places like Bilsham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Bilsham hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in Bilsham and across West Sussex
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
- 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