West Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Findon Valley
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Findon Valley.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering in Findon Valley
What affects the price in Findon Valley
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, 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:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Tapas catering in Findon Valley, cooked live
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We’re frequently asked to cater launches and office parties and tapas starters, with croquetas, albóndigas and patatas bravas.
In Findon Valley, tapas work at home or in a local hall. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Findon Valley (BN14, BN13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Collect dietary needs
- Include staff for canapés
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
Receptions and parties in Findon Valley
Findon Valley is about 2 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the BN14 area, we can bring the pans to you. Findon Valley is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 12 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is West Worthing station, about 2.4 miles south. After a ceremony at a church such as All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Findon Valley is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 4 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN14 and BN13, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Mill Lane, Furze Road and Gorse Lane. For events just outside Findon Valley, we cover Salvington (1 mile south), Offington (1 mile south), Worthing (2 miles south), Broadwater (2 miles south-east) and Sompting (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Horsham (15 miles north), Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east) and Lancing (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Worthing Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (1.9 miles south). Not far away are Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
- Nearby schools include Durrington High School (1.7 miles south)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Also near Findon Valley
Other catering in Findon Valley
Findon Valley: your questions answered
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Findon Valley from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater in Findon Valley?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Findon Valley is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Findon Valley hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- We cover Findon Valley and the whole of West Sussex
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
How it 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. At midsummer, it’s light in Findon Valley until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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