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Tapas Catering in Lancing
Looking for tapas catering in Lancing? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
Planning an event in Lancing?
What affects the price in Lancing
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Lancing? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
How our tapas catering works in Lancing
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. We cook croquetas, patatas bravas and Serrano ham, and we are regularly asked to cater engagement celebrations and drinks parties and receptions.
In Lancing, tapas work at home or in a local hall. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Lancing (BN15)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Add sangria or cava
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Canapés need staff to serve
Table tapas are set down to share.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Places near Lancing
Also in Lancing
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Evening receptions in Lancing stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Lancing
Can you cook near the sea around Lancing?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is Lancing close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
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 do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Lancing: venues and local tips
Lancing is about 3 miles east of Worthing, in West Sussex. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Lancing. Lancing is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 8 miles away.
A picnic in Brooklands Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St. Michael & All Angels. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Here we cover the BN15 postcode area. Whether your event is on North Road, North Farm Road and Addison Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. You’ll find Lancing on the A2025, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside Lancing, we also cover Sompting (1 mile west), East Worthing (2 miles south-west), Broadwater (2 miles west), Offington (3 miles west) and Botolphs (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (3 miles west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles north-east), Littlehampton (9 miles west), Rustington (8 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Worthing Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Old Castle (3.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
- Schools near Lancing include The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (0.6 miles north-west) and Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Railway pub (less than half a mile south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Who books tapas catering in Lancing?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Office parties and launches
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening sharing boards
Nearby historic houses include Portslade Manor (4.6 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- 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