West Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Easebourne
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Easebourne: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Evening grazing
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
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How our tapas catering works in Easebourne
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We’re frequently asked to cater drinks reception canapés and tapas and paella menus, with albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo.
In a rural spot like Easebourne, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Easebourne (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and usually vegetarian.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Permission from the venue
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Sunset in Easebourne 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Planning a tapas spread in Easebourne
Easebourne is about 9 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Easebourne or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. Our events stretch from Easebourne to Guildford (19 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (0.6 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary. Easebourne is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over GU29. That could mean an event in a garden on Fox Road, Hanover Court and Highfield Close or the roads around them. For events just outside Easebourne, we cover Midhurst (1 mile south-west), West Lavington (1 mile south), Woolbeding (1 mile west), Bepton Common (2 miles south-west) and Cocking Causeway (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (13 miles south-west), Storrington (13 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Community Hospital (within half a mile south-west) and Lodsworth Castle (2.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blackdown and Cooksbridge Meadow.
- Local schools include Midhurst Intermediate School (less than half a mile north) and Midhurst Rother College (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Page's Stores The White Horse Inn (less than half a mile east)
Questions from Easebourne
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Easebourne close to London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you cater in Easebourne?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Easebourne and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Who books tapas catering in Easebourne?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal doesn’t fit.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Easebourne, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday and anniversary parties
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Easebourne, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- Who provides the crockery
- How bad weather is handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Easebourne? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Add sangria or cava
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Canapés need staff to serve
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Staff to serve canapés.
- 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