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Tapas Catering for Salvington 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 in Salvington.
- Work receptions
- Cocktail parties
- Anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Salvington
Tapas catering in Salvington, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. For anniversary parties and drinks parties and receptions, we’ll put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, tortilla española and padrón peppers.
For a party in a place like Salvington, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Salvington (BN13, BN14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
For event organisers in Salvington
Organising a club, school or community event in Salvington? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Tapas for events in Salvington
Salvington is about 1 mile north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Salvington will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Salvington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 12 miles away.
Parks such as Durrington Minature Railway have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Historic houses near Salvington include Ecclesden Manor (3.2 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Salvington is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN13 and BN14. Whether your event is on Stone Lane, Links Road and Lindum Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Being close to the A24 and A27, Salvington is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Offington (1 mile east), Worthing (1 mile south), Broadwater (1 mile south-east), Findon Valley (1 mile north) and East Worthing (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Acre (1.9 miles south) and Old Castle (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Salvington includes Widewater Lagoon and Highdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Durrington High School (0.6 miles south) and Thomas A Becket First School (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Thomas a Becket pub (0.5 miles south-east)
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Salvington 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.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Related guides
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Sangria and bar staff.
Where we can cook in Salvington
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Salvington: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues 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.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
What do you need at the venue?
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.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Nearby places to Salvington
Other catering in Salvington
- 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