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Tapas Catering for Midhurst events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Midhurst. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening sharing boards
- Engagement drinks
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Drinks receptions around Midhurst
Midhurst is about 8 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Midhurst. We cater in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Midhurst to Guildford (20 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Roman Catholic Church of Divine Motherhood. Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (0.6 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Midhurst is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in GU29, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Station Road, Edinburgh Square and Pretoria Avenue or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Midhurst is on the A272 and A286, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Nearby, we also cater events in Bepton Common (1 mile south-west), West Lavington (1 mile east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south), Easebourne (1 mile north-east) and Woolbeding (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (14 miles east) and Billingshurst (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and Lodsworth Castle (3.2 miles east). Open spaces near Midhurst include Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Local schools include St Margaret's Convent (less than half a mile north-east) and Midhurst Rother College (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Egmont Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
About our tapas catering in Midhurst
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and croquetas, and typical bookings are for launches and office parties and table tapas as a starter.
Around Midhurst, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Midhurst (GU29)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Midhurst is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Midhurst? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Midhurst questions
We are having a ceremony at Roman Catholic Church of Divine Motherhood: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Where we can cook in Midhurst
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space on each table
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Paella compared with other options
Generic canapés all look the same. Tapas bring something different. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- We cover Midhurst and the whole of West Sussex
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we are needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
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.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Why choose tapas catering in Midhurst?
They work for any size of event.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Midhurst:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Launches and office parties
- Anniversary parties
If you are looking at a historic venue around Midhurst, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether travel is included
For event organisers in Midhurst
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.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
- 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