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Tapas Catering for Chichester events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Chichester and West Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering for Chichester events
Tapas catering in Chichester, cooked live
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Whether it is tapas and paella menus and sharing boards for evening guests, we can cook Serrano ham, patatas bravas and albóndigas for your guests.
In a town like Chichester, tapas suit garden parties, hall parties and receptions. We need a small area to finish hot tapas. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Chichester (PO19, PO20, PO18, PO10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Places near Chichester
More for events in Chichester
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Include staff for canapés
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask for labels on each dish
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
The process
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. Evening receptions in Chichester stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A spot for our serving station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
What affects the price in Chichester
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Who books tapas catering in Chichester?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Whatever you are celebrating in Chichester, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday drinks
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Paul.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Receptions and parties in Chichester
Chichester is about 27 miles east of Southampton, in West Sussex. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Chichester. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Chichester to Southampton (27 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Chichester station, about 0.6 miles south. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Chichester, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
For tapas catering in PO19, PO20, PO18 and PO10, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on St Martin's Square, Market Road and Old Market Avenue or the roads around them. Chichester sits on or near the A27 and A259, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in Portfield (1 mile east), Westhampnett (1 mile north-east), Shopwyke (2 miles east), Maudlin (2 miles north-east) and East Lavant (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east). As one of the bigger places in West Sussex, Chichester has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Nearby you’ll also find Novium Museum (less than half a mile south) and Chichester Castle (within half a mile east). Open spaces near Chichester include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Chichester include Central C of E Junior School (under half a mile west) and Chichester High School For Girls (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find George and Dragon Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
FAQs for Chichester
What’s the nearest station to Chichester for guests?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
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’ll help you decide the split.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Chichester.
Can I cook paella for a crowd 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 big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
- 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