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Tapas Catering for Hambrook events
Planning tapas catering in Hambrook? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
- Work receptions
Tapas catering in Hambrook
Receptions and parties in Hambrook
Hambrook is about 5 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Hambrook or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Hambrook to Southampton (about 23 miles away).
Historic houses near Hambrook include Warblington Castle (3.8 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Wilfrid's Church and Hall. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Hambrook, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18. Whether your event is on Kingfisher Close, Dragonfly Grove and Pipistrelle Way or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Nutbourne (1 mile south), Funtington (1 mile north-east), West Ashling (1 mile east), Chidham (1 mile south) and Racton (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (10 miles south-east), Chichester (5 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles west), Portfield (5 miles east) and Yapton (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (2.5 miles west). Not far away are Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
- Local schools include Bourne Community College (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bosham Free House Public House And Restaurant (0.9 miles south)
Tapas catering for your event in Hambrook
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We cook patatas bravas, albóndigas and tortilla española, and we’re often booked for anniversary parties and engagement drinks.
Near Hambrook, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Hambrook (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Hambrook and the whole of West Sussex
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Hambrook: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Hambrook?
Nutbourne station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label seafood clearly
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Tapas go out to the tables.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Also near Hambrook
Other catering in Hambrook
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening receptions in Hambrook stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Occasions we cook for in Hambrook
Tapas get people talking.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Guests travelling by rail: Nutbourne station is about 0.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How bad weather is handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
- 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