West Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Castle Town
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Castle Town.
- Birthday drinks
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering in Castle Town
How our tapas catering works in Castle Town
Receptions, parties, office events and weddings all suit tapas in and around Castle Town. We’re frequently asked to cater cocktail parties and drinks reception canapés, serving gambas al ajillo, croquetas and Serrano ham.
Near Castle Town, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
- Where
- Castle Town (BN44)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Drinks receptions around Castle Town
Castle Town is about 3 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. From the centre of Castle Town to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 8 miles away.
A picnic in Hillside Park (parke sa Hiniusang Gingharian)? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Historic buildings near Castle Town frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN44. Whether your event is on Henfield Road, The Bostal and Shoreham Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Castle Town, we cover Adur (2 miles south), Old Shoreham (3 miles south), Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles south), Fulking (3 miles east) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles south-west) and Lancing (4 miles south).
A little further out are Southlands Hospital (3.1 miles south-east) and Steyning Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Mill Hill and Truleigh Hill.
- Nearby schools include Steyning Grammar School (1.8 miles north-west)
Castle Town: your questions answered
Is Castle Town too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Castle Town is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Events we cater in Castle Town
Big or small, tapas work.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Castle Town and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas and paella menus
- Welcome-drink canapés
Historic houses near Castle Town include Portslade Manor (4.2 miles south-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
- Travel and parking costs
- What happens if it rains
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Check diets in advance
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Staff to serve canapés.
How we price tapas catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Places near Castle Town
What else we do in Castle Town
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Castle Town and the whole of West Sussex
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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