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Tapas & canapé catering in Middleton-on-Sea, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Middleton-on-Sea and the surrounding area.
- Evening grazing
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Live tapas catering in Middleton-on-Sea
Tapas catering in Middleton-on-Sea, made fresh on the day
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. On the menu are patatas bravas, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo, and typical bookings are for tapas starters and engagement parties.
Around Middleton-on-Sea, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Middleton-on-Sea (PO22, BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it’s light in Middleton-on-Sea until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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.
FAQs for Middleton-on-Sea
How far is Middleton-on-Sea from London?
About 54 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Middleton-on-Sea?
Bognor Regis station, about 2.5 miles west of the centre.
How much does tapas catering cost in Middleton-on-Sea?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Receptions and parties in Middleton-on-Sea
Middleton-on-Sea is about 3 miles east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Middleton-on-Sea will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Middleton-on-Sea to Brighton (22 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Nicholas Church. Guests travelling by rail: Bognor Regis station is about 2.5 miles away. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
For tapas catering in PO22 and BN18, we plan around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Sea Lane, Elmer Road and Yapton Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Middleton-on-Sea, we also cover Elmer (1 mile east), Bilsham (1 mile north), Flansham (1 mile north-west), Felpham (2 miles west) and Yapton (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (10 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles west), Chichester (8 miles north-west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Lancing (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bognor Regis Museum (2.7 miles west) and Tote Copse Castle (4.2 miles north-west).
- Schools near Middleton-on-Sea include Felpham Community College (1.6 miles west)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Staff to serve canapés.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
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Other catering in Middleton-on-Sea
Why choose live paella in Middleton-on-Sea?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. 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.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Perfect for your event in Middleton-on-Sea
Big or small, tapas work.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
Historic buildings near Middleton-on-Sea frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deadline for final numbers
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Room for a tapas table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- 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