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Tapas Catering for Heyshott events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Heyshott: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Engagement celebrations
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Book tapas catering in Heyshott
For event organisers in Heyshott
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
How our tapas catering works in Heyshott
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. Typical bookings include sharing boards for evening guests and work receptions, with padrón peppers, albóndigas and patatas bravas.
In a rural spot like Heyshott, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Heyshott (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Heyshott
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Is live paella right for your event?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Catering across West Sussex, including Heyshott
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Include staff for canapés
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Crockery and serving dishes.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Heyshott questions
How far is Heyshott from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St James?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Planning a tapas spread in Heyshott
Heyshott is about 8 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. For tapas catering in Heyshott, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Heyshott is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 21 miles away.
Historic buildings near Heyshott frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St James, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Heyshott, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over the GU29 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater events in Hoyle (1 mile north-east), Heyshott Green (1 mile north-west), Cocking (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (2 miles north-west) and West Lavington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles south), Chichester (8 miles south), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Heyshott include Graffham Common and Levin Down.
- Local pubs include Unicorn Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
Why choose tapas catering in Heyshott?
Tapas are sociable food.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Heyshott, people book us for occasions like:
- Launches and office parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Historic houses near Heyshott include Cowdray House (2.5 miles north) and West Dean House (4.1 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the team stays
- The venue requirements
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer drinks reception in Heyshott has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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- 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