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Tapas Catering for Felpham events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Felpham.
- Engagement celebrations
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
Live tapas catering in Felpham
Tapas catering for your event in Felpham
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, starter or main event. Popular choices include croquetas, albóndigas and Serrano ham, and we are regularly asked to cater evening sharing boards and table tapas as a starter.
In Felpham, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Felpham (PO22, PO21)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Add a live paella main.
Places near Felpham
Other catering in Felpham
The process
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Felpham is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Felpham
Could we have live paella in The Brooks Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
How many paellas should we have?
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 does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Planning a tapas spread in Felpham
Felpham is about 1 mile east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Felpham and nearby villages. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex. Our events stretch from Felpham to Brighton (23 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Bognor Regis station, about 1 mile west. The coast is within about a mile, so garlic prawns are popular.
For tapas catering in PO22 and PO21, we plan around your venue and timings. From Sea Road, Ley Road and Limmer Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Felpham for tapas catering include South Bersted (1 mile west), Flansham (1 mile north-east), Bognor Regis (1 mile west), Middleton-on-Sea (2 miles east) and Shripney (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (11 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-west), Selsey (7 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (1 mile west).
- Nearby schools include Downview Primary School (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Thatched House (within half a mile south-east)
Where we can cook in Felpham
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Felpham
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Perfect for your event in Felpham
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Engagement drinks
- Launches and office parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Cocktail parties
Historic buildings near Felpham frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- 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