West Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Kingston Gorse
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Kingston Gorse and across West Sussex.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering in Kingston Gorse
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Tapas catering in Kingston Gorse, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they work on their own too. We’re frequently asked to cater engagement celebrations and drinks parties and receptions, serving gambas al ajillo, croquetas and padrón peppers.
Near Kingston Gorse, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Kingston Gorse (BN16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Check diets in advance
- Ask for labels on each dish
Afterwards, we clear away.
Add a live paella main.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Kingston Gorse? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
Tapas for events in Kingston Gorse
Kingston Gorse is about 3 miles south-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Anywhere in BN16, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Historic houses near Kingston Gorse include Ecclesden Manor (1.8 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. After a ceremony at a church such as St Andrew's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Kingston Gorse, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Here we cover the BN16 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Middle Way, Gorse Avenue and Sea Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Kingston Gorse for tapas catering include West Kingston (1 mile west), Ferring (1 mile north-east), Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile west), East Preston (1 mile north-west) and Hangleton (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (3 miles north-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Selsey (15 miles west), Littlehampton (3 miles west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Zachary Merton Hospital (1.8 miles west) and Rustington Museum (2 miles west). Open spaces near Kingston Gorse include Highdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Chatsmore Catholic High School (1.4 miles north-east)
Why choose tapas catering in Kingston Gorse?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday drinks
- Launches and office parties
For guests coming by train, Goring-By-Sea station is about 1.5 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
Your questions about tapas catering in Kingston Gorse
Is Kingston Gorse too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Kingston Gorse close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. A summer drinks reception in Kingston Gorse has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Also near Kingston Gorse
Also in Kingston Gorse
- 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