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Tapas Catering for Kingston by Sea events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Kingston by Sea. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering in Kingston by Sea
About our tapas catering in Kingston by Sea
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We are frequently asked to cater drinks reception canapés and cocktail parties, with padrón peppers, patatas bravas and croquetas.
Tapas make a party in Kingston by Sea easy and sociable. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Kingston by Sea (BN42, BN43)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label seafood clearly
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Why choose live paella in Kingston by Sea?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Kingston by Sea and across West Sussex
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Also near Kingston by Sea
More for events in Kingston by Sea
Drinks receptions around Kingston by Sea
Kingston by Sea is about 1 mile east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. For tapas catering in Kingston by Sea, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Kingston by Sea is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover.
Historic houses near Kingston by Sea include Portslade Manor (1 mile east) and Preston Manor & Gardens (4 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Historic buildings near Kingston by Sea frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Kingston by Sea, ideal for an outdoor reception. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Wherever your event is in BN42 and BN43, we can cook for your guests. From Cross Road, Roman Road and Kings Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. You will find Kingston by Sea on the A270, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Kingston by Sea, we also cover Southwick (1 mile south-east), Portslade (1 mile east), Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile west), Hangleton (2 miles east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
A little further out are British Engineerium (2.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (0.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Local schools include Shoreham Academy (under half a mile south-west) and Shoreham College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Inn (0.6 miles south-east)
FAQs for Kingston by Sea
Could we have live paella in Benfield Hill?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cook near the sea around Kingston by Sea?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Perfect for your event in Kingston by Sea
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Kingston by Sea, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement celebrations
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
For guests coming by train, Southwick station is about 0.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Parking near the venue
- Permission from the venue
- 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 Kingston by Sea
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
How it works
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 Kingston by Sea stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
- 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