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Tapas Catering in Iping
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Iping. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas starters
- Work receptions
Tapas catering for Iping events
Tapas catering for your event in Iping
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Whether it’s evening grazing and engagement parties, we can cook croquetas, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
Near Iping, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Iping (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Patatas bravas
Always popular and usually vegetarian.
What affects the price in Iping
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Nearby places to Iping
Also in Iping
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Iping? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Iping
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Collect dietary needs
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Sangria and bar staff.
Questions from Iping
Is Iping too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to serve.
Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Iping hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Perfect for your event in Iping
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Evening sharing boards
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement celebrations
Historic buildings near Iping often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- The wet-weather plan
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and parking costs
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in Iping stay light until about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
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. You can fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Iping: venues and local tips
Iping is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. For tapas catering in Iping, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex. Our events stretch from Iping to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Liphook station is about 5 miles away. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Iping, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Close by, we cover events in Stedham (1 mile south-east), Minsted (1 mile south), Woolbeding (1 mile east), Bepton Common (2 miles south-east) and Midhurst (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Billingshurst (15 miles east), Portfield (11 miles south) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Midhurst Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.2 miles east). Not far away are Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Local schools include Midhurst Rother College (2.2 miles 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