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Tapas & canapé catering in Bosham Hoe, West Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Bosham Hoe and the surrounding area.
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement parties
Book tapas catering in Bosham Hoe
How our tapas catering works in Bosham Hoe
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. On the menu are albóndigas, Serrano ham and padrón peppers, and we are regularly asked to cater tapas and paella menus and work receptions.
In a rural spot like Bosham Hoe, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Bosham Hoe (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Bosham Hoe is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Towns and villages near Bosham Hoe
What else we do in Bosham Hoe
Perfect for your event in Bosham Hoe
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening sharing boards
- Anniversary parties
- Cocktail parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Receptions and parties in Bosham Hoe
Bosham Hoe is about 3 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Across the PO18 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 25 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Bosham Hoe, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, Bosham station is about 1.9 miles away.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Hoe Lane and Smuggler's Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Bosham (1 mile north), West Itchenor (1 mile south-west), Broadbridge (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north-west) and Apuldram (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Cathedral Treasury (3.1 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (3.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Stoke Down and Nutborne Marshes.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Common questions in Bosham Hoe
What’s the nearest station to Bosham Hoe for guests?
Bosham station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre.
How far is Bosham Hoe from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
There is 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.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Planning tapas catering in Bosham Hoe? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check diets in advance
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Add a live paella main.
- 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