West Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Goring-by-Sea
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Goring-by-Sea. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Work receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening sharing boards
Live tapas catering in Goring-by-Sea
Tapas catering for your event in Goring-by-Sea
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. For launches and office parties and birthday drinks, we can cook albóndigas, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo for your guests.
For a party in a place like Goring-by-Sea, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Location
- Goring-by-Sea (BN12, BN99, BN13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it is light in Goring-by-Sea 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, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and 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
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Goring-by-Sea? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
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What affects the price in Goring-by-Sea
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
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
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Who books tapas catering in Goring-by-Sea?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
In Goring-by-Sea and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Tapas before paella
- Anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement drinks
Guests travelling by rail: Goring-By-Sea station is about 0.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Your questions about tapas catering in Goring-by-Sea
How far is Goring-by-Sea from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could we have live paella in Durrington Minature Railway?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Do you cater in Goring-by-Sea?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Goring-by-Sea and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Receptions and parties in Goring-by-Sea
Goring-by-Sea is about 1 mile south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. For an event in Goring-by-Sea, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Goring-by-Sea is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Goring-by-Sea to Brighton (13 miles away).
Historic houses near Goring-by-Sea include Ecclesden Manor (2.3 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as St Mary's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The coast is within about 3 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN12, BN99 and BN13. That could mean an event in a garden on Sea Lane, Jupp's Lane and Goring Road. Nearby, we also cater events in Ferring (1 mile west), Hangleton (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (2 miles west), Durrington (2 miles north) and West Kingston (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (12 miles west), Littlehampton (5 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles east), Lancing (5 miles east), Rustington (4 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Sussex Folklore (1.6 miles north-east) and The Acre (1.8 miles east). Not far away are Highdown Hill.
- Local schools include Chatsmore Catholic High School (0.5 miles north-west) and Worthing College (0.8 miles north-east)
- 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