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Tapas & canapé catering in Shipton Green, West Sussex
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Shipton Green.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Planning an event in Shipton Green?
Tapas catering in Shipton Green, made fresh on the day
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. We are often asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and tapas starters, serving padrón peppers, Serrano ham and tortilla española.
For a country party near Shipton Green, tapas and sangria set the mood. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Where
- Shipton Green (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose live paella in Shipton Green?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- We cover Shipton Green and the whole of West Sussex
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. Evening receptions in Shipton Green 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.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Shipton Green questions
Is Shipton Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Shipton Green close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Each dish is labelled.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Nearby places to Shipton Green
More for events in Shipton Green
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Why choose tapas catering in Shipton Green?
Tapas are sociable food.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shipton Green and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
- Cocktail parties
If you are looking at a historic venue around Shipton Green, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Space, access and power needs
What affects the price in Shipton Green
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Shipton Green: venues and local tips
Shipton Green is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. For tapas catering in Shipton Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Shipton Green is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Shipton Green to Southampton (about 25 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Bosham station is about 3.6 miles away. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Nicholas' Church. The coast is within about 6 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cook at events all over PO20 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Shipton Green Lane and Itchenor Road. If your venue is just outside Shipton Green, we also cover Somerley (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile east), Almodington (2 miles south-east), Earnley (2 miles south) and East Wittering (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (5 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Shipton Green includes Pilsey Island.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot for our serving station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Unloading access
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Shipton Green
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- 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