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Tapas & canapé catering in Clapham, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Clapham and across West Sussex.
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering for Clapham events
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Live paella frequently 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 Clapham hosts choose us
- Catering across West Sussex, including Clapham
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Tapas catering for your event in Clapham
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. For receptions and drinks parties and canapés with welcome drinks, we can cook Serrano ham, patatas bravas and albóndigas and more.
Near Clapham, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Clapham (BN13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Clapham
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What else we do in Clapham
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Label seafood clearly
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Add sangria or cava
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Bar staff and sangria.
FAQs for Clapham
Which station should guests use for Clapham?
Goring-By-Sea station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you cover Clapham?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Clapham and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Clapham is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send 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.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Throwing 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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
Planning a tapas spread in Clapham
Clapham is about 3 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Events in Clapham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary. Guests travelling by rail: Goring-By-Sea station is about 2.1 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Clapham, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Tapas catering in BN13 is planned around your venue and your guests. From The Street, Long Furlong and Church Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. With the A280 close by, Clapham is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Patching (1 mile north-west), Cote (1 mile east), Hammerpot (2 miles west), Durrington (2 miles south-east) and Hangleton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (3 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east) and Lancing (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (2.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
- Local schools include Chatsmore Catholic High School (2.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Fox pub (0.9 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