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Tapas & canapé catering in Church Norton, West Sussex
Looking for tapas catering in Church Norton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Tapas starters
Planning an event in Church Norton?
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Tapas catering for your event in Church Norton
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We cook Serrano ham, albóndigas and padrón peppers, and we are regularly asked to cater drinks parties and receptions and tapas starters.
Near Church Norton, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Church Norton (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Church Norton is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose tapas catering in Church Norton?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement celebrations
Historic buildings near Church Norton frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
- Staff numbers and hours
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Include staff for canapés
- Collect dietary needs
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Serving boards and crockery.
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we are needed on site
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Tapas for events in Church Norton
Church Norton is about 1 mile north-east of Selsey, in West Sussex. Across the PO20 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 29 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bognor Regis station, about 4.9 miles north-east. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Wilfrid's Chapel. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cater events across the PO20 postcode area. Whether your event is on Grange Lane and Rectory Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Selsey (1 mile south-west), Keynor Estate (2 miles north-west), Pagham (2 miles north-east), Sidlesham (2 miles north) and Nyetimber (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (5 miles north-east), Chichester (6 miles north), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Selsey Lifeboat Museum (1.5 miles south) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (5.1 miles north-east).
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Your questions about tapas catering in Church Norton
Can you cook near the sea around Church Norton?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is Church Norton close to London?
About 59 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Live paella or other catering?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in Church Norton and across West Sussex
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Nearby places to Church Norton
Other catering in Church Norton
- 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