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Tapas Catering for Selham events
Looking for tapas catering in Selham? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
Live tapas catering in Selham
About our tapas catering in Selham
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. On the menu are Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers, and typical bookings are for drinks reception canapés and table tapas as a starter.
In a rural spot like Selham, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Selham (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Tapas for events in Selham
Selham is about 8 miles south of Haslemere, in West Sussex. Events in Selham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Selham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Selham to Guildford (19 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Selham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (2.7 miles west) and Petworth House (2.8 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Selham, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU28, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Other places close to Selham for tapas catering include South Ambersham (1 mile west), River (2 miles north), Tillington (2 miles north-east), Upperton (2 miles north-east) and Rotherbridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (14 miles south-west), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (2.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common.
Selham questions
Is Selham close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Selham?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Do you come to Selham?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Selham and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
What else we do in Selham
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Each dish is labelled.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Where we can cook in Selham
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Unloading access
- Space on each table
- Venue approval for outside catering
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Always popular and usually vegetarian.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Why choose tapas catering in Selham?
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Selham, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
- Cocktail parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St James, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and parking costs
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
What tapas catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning tapas catering in Selham? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in Selham has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or GU28 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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