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Tapas Catering for Flansham events
Planning tapas catering in Flansham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Evening grazing
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering near Flansham
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
About our tapas catering in Flansham
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We’re frequently asked to cater table tapas as a starter and drinks reception canapés, serving patatas bravas, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo.
For a country party near Flansham, tapas and sangria set the mood. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Flansham (PO22)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Flansham?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- We cover Flansham and the whole of West Sussex
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
Receptions and parties in Flansham
Flansham is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Flansham and nearby villages. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Flansham to Brighton (22 miles away).
Parks such as The Brooks Local Nature Reserve have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.9 miles north. The coast is within about 3 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Wherever your event is in PO22, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bilsham (1 mile east), Lidsey (2 miles north-west), Shripney (2 miles west), Yapton (2 miles north-east) and Barnham (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (11 miles east), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east), Lancing (14 miles east) and Emsworth (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Tote Copse Castle (3.1 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.3 miles south-west).
- Schools near Flansham include Felpham Community College (1 mile south-west)
Towns and villages near Flansham
Also in Flansham
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Flansham, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Common questions in Flansham
What’s the nearest station to Flansham for guests?
Barnham station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Flansham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you come to Flansham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Flansham is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. Evening receptions in Flansham stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Flansham? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
For event organisers in Flansham
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Add a live paella main.
Occasions we cook for in Flansham
They’re the classic starter before paella.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Launches and office parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Bilsham Chapel.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
- Space, access and power needs
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
- 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