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Tapas Catering in Eastergate
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Eastergate and across West Sussex.
- Evening grazing
- Engagement parties
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering near Eastergate
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
How our tapas catering works in Eastergate
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. Whether it’s cocktail parties and tapas and paella menus, we can cook tortilla española, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo and more.
Near Eastergate, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Eastergate (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Receptions and parties in Eastergate
Eastergate is about 4 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. For an event in Eastergate, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Eastergate to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
Historic houses near Eastergate include Goodwood House (4.2 miles north-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Eastergate, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Eastergate, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
For tapas catering in PO20, we plan around your venue and timings. From St Georges Walk, Highview Road and Critchmere Drive or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside Eastergate, we cover Westergate (1 mile west), Nyton (1 mile west), West Barnham (1 mile south-east), Fontwell (1 mile north) and Barnham (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east) and Lancing (15 miles east).
A little further out are Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.4 miles south) and Tote Copse Castle (1.5 miles west). Open spaces near Eastergate include WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (within half a mile west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Nearby places to Eastergate
More for events in Eastergate
Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it is light in Eastergate until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. 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 the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
Occasions we cook for in Eastergate
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas before paella
After a ceremony at a church such as St George's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The wet-weather plan
- Space, access and power needs
FAQs for Eastergate
Is Eastergate 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.
Which station should guests use for Eastergate?
The closest is Barnham station, roughly 1 mile away.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
- 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