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Tapas Catering in Ingrams Green
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Ingrams Green. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement parties
Tapas catering near Ingrams Green
Tapas catering for your event in Ingrams Green
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Popular choices include tortilla española, croquetas and patatas bravas, and typical bookings are for drinks parties and receptions and evening sharing boards.
In a rural spot like Ingrams Green, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Ingrams Green (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Events in Ingrams Green and across West Sussex
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.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Ingrams Green is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Drinks receptions around Ingrams Green
Ingrams Green is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Ingrams Green or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Ingrams Green is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 21 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (3.1 miles east) and Uppark (4.3 miles south-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Ingrams Green is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in GU29, we plan around your venue. If your venue is just outside Ingrams Green, we also cover Elsted Marsh (1 mile west), Didling (1 mile south), Dumpford (1 mile north-west), Trotton (1 mile north) and Elsted (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Emsworth (11 miles south-west), Billingshurst (15 miles east), Portfield (10 miles south) and Yapton (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Midhurst Museum (2.8 miles east). Open spaces near Ingrams Green include Iping and Stedham Commons.
Nearby places to Ingrams Green
Other catering in Ingrams Green
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What affects the price in Ingrams Green
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Why choose tapas catering in Ingrams Green?
Big or small, tapas work.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Anniversary parties
Historic buildings near Ingrams Green often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- How bad weather is handled
- How each diet is kept separate
- Who provides the crockery
- Space, access and power needs
Questions from Ingrams Green
Do you come out to small places like Ingrams Green?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Ingrams Green close to London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Parking near the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- 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