West Sussex · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Crockerhill, West Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Crockerhill. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering in Crockerhill
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Unloading access
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
How our tapas catering works in Crockerhill
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. Popular choices include Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers, and we’re regularly asked to cater evening sharing boards and birthday and anniversary parties.
Near Crockerhill, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Crockerhill (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Crockerhill
They’re the classic starter before paella.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Crockerhill:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement parties
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
If you are looking at a historic venue around Crockerhill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether VAT is included
Crockerhill questions
How far is Crockerhill from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Crockerhill too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across West Sussex, including Crockerhill
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Crockerhill has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Tell 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Crockerhill, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Receptions and parties in Crockerhill
Crockerhill is about 4 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Crockerhill, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Crockerhill to Brighton (24 miles away).
Historic houses near Crockerhill include Goodwood House (2.6 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Crockerhill is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 6 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18. Neighbouring places where we cater events include East Hampnett (1 mile south-west), Norton (1 mile south-east), Aldingbourne (1 mile south), Nyton (1 mile south-east) and Westergate (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (13 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (4 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south-east) and Emsworth (11 miles west).
A little further out are Tote Copse Castle (1.4 miles south) and Chichester Centre (3.7 miles west). The countryside around Crockerhill includes Levin Down.
- Nearby schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Winterton Arms Public House (within half a mile west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Sangria and bar staff.
Towns and villages near Crockerhill
Also in Crockerhill
- 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