West Sussex · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Pagham, West Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Pagham. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement drinks
Live tapas catering in Pagham
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Add sangria or cava
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Tapas catering in Pagham, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. We cook padrón peppers, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for drinks parties and receptions and anniversary parties.
In a rural spot like Pagham, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Pagham (PO21)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening receptions in Pagham stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Pagham: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Pagham?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Could we have live paella in Avisford?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Pagham: venues and local tips
Pagham is about 3 miles south-west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the PO21 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Pagham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket. For guests coming by train, Bognor Regis station is about 3.2 miles away. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Wherever your event is in PO21, we can bring tapas catering to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Swan Dene, Sea Lane and Well Road. We also cook at events in Nyetimber (1 mile north-east), Aldwick (2 miles north-east), Church Norton (2 miles south-west), Sidlesham (2 miles west) and South Mundham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles north-east), Chichester (5 miles north), Selsey (3 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.9 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Lamb pub (0.7 miles north)
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Towns and villages near Pagham
What else we do in Pagham
Who books tapas catering in Pagham?
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Pagham, people book us for occasions like:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Office parties and launches
- Anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
A picnic in Avisford? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How bad weather is handled
- Space, access and power needs
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Pagham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What affects the price in Pagham
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Pagham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room for a tapas table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- 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