West Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Lidsey
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Lidsey.
- Evening grazing
- Work receptions
- Tapas before paella
Planning an event in Lidsey?
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. A summer drinks reception in Lidsey 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.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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About our tapas catering in Lidsey
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We cook Serrano ham, tortilla española and padrón peppers, and we’re often booked for receptions and drinks parties and tapas starters.
In a rural spot like Lidsey, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Where
- Lidsey (PO22)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Lidsey
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- How many courses
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Lidsey? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Tapas go out to the tables.
Add a live paella main.
Other catering in Lidsey
Events we cater in Lidsey
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever you are celebrating in Lidsey, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Anniversary parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Historic buildings near Lidsey often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether travel is included
Lidsey: venues and local tips
Lidsey is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the PO22 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Lidsey to Brighton (23 miles away).
Historic houses near Lidsey include Goodwood House (4.9 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cater events across PO22 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Lidsey Road and Sack Lane. If your venue is just outside Lidsey, we also cover Shripney (1 mile south-west), Westergate (1 mile north), Eastergate (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile north-east) and Barnham (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Tote Copse Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.6 miles south).
- Local schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.3 miles north-east)
Lidsey questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Lidsey from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
- 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