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Tapas Catering in Mid Lavant
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Mid Lavant.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering near Mid Lavant
About our tapas catering in Mid Lavant
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We’re frequently asked to cater evening sharing boards and engagement celebrations, serving gambas al ajillo, padrón peppers and croquetas.
For a country party near Mid Lavant, tapas and sangria set the mood. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Area
- Mid Lavant (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Mid Lavant
What’s the nearest station to Mid Lavant for guests?
Fishbourne station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Where we can cook in Mid Lavant
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Mid Lavant
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
Mid Lavant: venues and local tips
Mid Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. For an event in Mid Lavant, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Mid Lavant to Guildford (27 miles away).
Historic buildings near Mid Lavant often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Historic houses near Mid Lavant include Goodwood House (1.9 miles east) and West Dean House (2.3 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Mid Lavant, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in PO18, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include St Nicholas Road, Churchmead Close and Springfield Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Mid Lavant, we cover East Lavant (1 mile south-east), Westerton (2 miles south-east), Westhampnett (2 miles south-east), Chichester (2 miles south) and Waterbeach (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles south-east), Selsey (10 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (2.3 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (2.4 miles north). The countryside around Mid Lavant includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Schools near Mid Lavant include Bishop Luffa School (2.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Earl Of March Public House (within half a mile south)
Is live paella right for your event?
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover Mid Lavant and the whole of West Sussex
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Why choose tapas catering in Mid Lavant?
They work for any size of event.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Evening grazing
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Work receptions
- Birthday drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
- How long the team stays
A closer look at the menu
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Places near Mid Lavant
Other catering in Mid Lavant
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
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.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. Evening receptions in Mid Lavant stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
- 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