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Tapas Catering for Fittleworth events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Fittleworth. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering near Fittleworth
Tapas catering for your event in Fittleworth
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Popular choices include tortilla española, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo, and we are often booked for evening grazing and drinks parties and receptions.
Near Fittleworth, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Area
- Fittleworth (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Fittleworth hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Also near Fittleworth
What else we do in Fittleworth
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. A summer drinks reception in Fittleworth has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- 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.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Include staff for canapés
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Serving boards and crockery.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Access to unload near the serving area
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
Drinks receptions around Fittleworth
Fittleworth is about 11 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Fittleworth, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 1.9 miles east. Historic buildings near Fittleworth frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Fittleworth, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH20, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Fairmead Close, School Lane and Greatpin Croft. For events just outside Fittleworth, we cover Bedham (1 mile north), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Hardham (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coates Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). Not far away are Bignor Hill and The Mens.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Hotel (0.5 miles south)
Occasions we cook for in Fittleworth
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Fittleworth? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Common questions in Fittleworth
What’s the nearest station to Fittleworth for guests?
The closest is Pulborough station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
- 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