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Tapas & canapé catering in Broadwater, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Broadwater and the surrounding area.
- Tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
- Evening sharing boards
Book tapas catering in Broadwater
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. 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 Broadwater 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.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Tapas catering in Broadwater, made fresh on the day
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Popular choices include Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas, and we’re regularly asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and sharing boards for evening guests.
In Broadwater, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Broadwater (BN14, BN11)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd 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.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
Broadwater questions
Is Broadwater close to London?
About 48 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Broadwater for guests?
The closest is Worthing station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
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 we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
What does tapas catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Collect dietary needs
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Who books tapas catering in Broadwater?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday drinks
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Worthing station, about 0.7 miles south.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How late numbers can change
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Permission from the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
Nearby places to Broadwater
Other catering in Broadwater
Tapas for events in Broadwater
Broadwater is about 1 mile east of Worthing, in West Sussex. Anywhere in BN14, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Broadwater is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 11 miles away.
A picnic in Beach House Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (4.2 miles west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. With the sea within about 2 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
For tapas catering in BN14 and BN11, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include Forest Road, Turner Road and Langton Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Broadwater, we cover Offington (1 mile north-west), Worthing (1 mile west), Salvington (1 mile north-west), East Worthing (1 mile south-east) and Sompting (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (7 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (5 miles east), Rustington (6 miles west) and Storrington (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Sussex Folklore (0.9 miles west) and Old Castle (0.8 miles west). Not far away are Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
- Local schools include Bohunt School Worthing (under half a mile south) and Thomas A Becket First School (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Thomas a Becket pub (0.8 miles west)
- 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