West Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in East Wittering
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in East Wittering: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering for East Wittering events
Tapas for events in East Wittering
East Wittering is about 6 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of East Wittering or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. East Wittering is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 25 miles away.
With the sea within about 5 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Anywhere in PO20, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Church Road, Downview Close and Stocks Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. East Wittering sits on or near the B2179, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. We also cook at events in Earnley (1 mile east), Somerley (2 miles north-east), West Wittering (2 miles north-west), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Almodington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (4 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Portfield (7 miles north-east).
Open spaces near East Wittering include Pilsey Island.
- Local pubs include The Thatched Tavern (0.6 miles north)
Tapas catering for your event in East Wittering
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. On the menu are tortilla española, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo, and we are regularly asked to cater cocktail parties and anniversary parties.
Around East Wittering, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- East Wittering (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Unloading access
- Venue approval for outside catering
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Sunset in East Wittering is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
East Wittering: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Anne?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How many tapas per person?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Planning tapas catering in East Wittering? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Staff to serve canapés.
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A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
- 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