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Tapas Catering in Duncton
Planning tapas catering in Duncton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks parties and receptions
Live tapas catering in Duncton
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
How our tapas catering works in Duncton
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. We cook Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and croquetas, and typical bookings are for welcome-drink canapés and launches and office parties.
For a country party near Duncton, tapas and sangria set the mood. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- Duncton (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Duncton questions
How far is Duncton from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What space do you need to cook?
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.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer drinks reception in Duncton has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Add sangria or cava
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Serving boards and crockery.
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Duncton
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Space on each table
- Space for a serving table or station
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
Why choose tapas catering in Duncton?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Duncton, people book us for occasions like:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Cocktail parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of Holy Trinity, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
Duncton: venues and local tips
Duncton is about 10 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Duncton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 21 miles away.
Historic houses near Duncton include Bignor Roman Villa (2.4 miles south-east) and Petworth House (3.1 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Historic buildings near Duncton frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Duncton, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in GU28, we plan around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Duncton High Street and Willett Close. Close by, we cover events in East Lavington (1 mile south-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (2 miles north), Graffham (2 miles west) and Haslingbourne (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (13 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east), Emsworth (15 miles south-west) and Rustington (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Duncton include Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
- 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