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Tapas Catering in Nyetimber
Planning tapas catering in Nyetimber? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Evening grazing
- Receptions and drinks parties
Planning an event in Nyetimber?
About our tapas catering in Nyetimber
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Popular choices include gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and Serrano ham, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement celebrations and tapas with a paella main course.
Around Nyetimber, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Area
- Nyetimber (PO21)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. A summer drinks reception in Nyetimber 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.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Nyetimber? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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About the dishes
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Planning a tapas spread in Nyetimber
Nyetimber is about 2 miles south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. For tapas catering in Nyetimber, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Nyetimber. Nyetimber is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Nyetimber to Brighton (about 27 miles away).
A picnic in Avisford? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Nyetimber, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Tapas catering in PO21 is planned around your venue and timings. We can cater an event on streets such as Lion Road, Hook Lane and Anson Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Nyetimber, we also cover Pagham (1 mile south-west), Aldwick (1 mile east), South Mundham (2 miles north-west), Fisher (2 miles north-west) and Sidlesham (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (15 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (4 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles north-west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bognor Regis Museum (2.4 miles east) and Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles east).
- Schools near Nyetimber include The Regis School (2.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Lamb pub (within half a mile west)
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space on each table
- Room for a tapas table
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
Questions from Nyetimber
Which station should guests use for Nyetimber?
The closest is Bognor Regis station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Nyetimber.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Check diets in advance
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover Nyetimber and the whole of West Sussex
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Who books tapas catering in Nyetimber?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How bad weather is handled
- If the price includes VAT
- 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