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Tapas Catering for Rustington events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Rustington.
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening grazing
Book tapas catering in Rustington
Tapas catering for your event in Rustington
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Typical bookings include table tapas as a starter and welcome-drink canapés, serving Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo.
Tapas make a party in Rustington easy and sociable. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Rustington (BN16, BN17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Who books tapas catering in Rustington?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Evening grazing
- Engagement parties
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday drinks
Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (2 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Label seafood clearly
- Add sangria or cava
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Bar staff and sangria.
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Tapas for events in Rustington
Rustington is about 5 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. For tapas catering in Rustington, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Rustington. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Rustington to Brighton (17 miles away).
A picnic in Mewsbrook Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Guests travelling by rail: Angmering station is about 0.9 miles away. Rustington is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. The coast is within about 2 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Here we cover the BN16 and BN17 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Road, The Street and Station Road. Rustington is on the B2140, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to Rustington for tapas catering include Littlehampton (1 mile west), Toddington (1 mile north-west), Poling (2 miles north), Wick (2 miles west) and Lyminster (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (5 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles west), Chichester (12 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Zachary Merton Hospital (less than half a mile south-east) and Lyminster Siege Castle (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Rustington include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
- Local schools include The Littlehampton Academy (1.2 miles west) and Littlehampton College (1.2 miles west)
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Rustington? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Should I cook it 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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Rustington: your questions answered
How far is Rustington from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you come to Rustington?
We do. Rustington is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Rustington.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
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How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. A summer drinks reception in Rustington 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.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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- 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