West Sussex · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Shopwyke, West Sussex
Paella 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 Shopwyke.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
- Evening sharing boards
Tapas catering for Shopwyke events
How our tapas catering works in Shopwyke
The best spreads mix hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. Popular choices include gambas al ajillo, croquetas and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthday drinks and drinks parties and receptions.
For a country party near Shopwyke, tapas and sangria set the mood. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Shopwyke (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
How we price tapas catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room for a tapas table
- Space on each table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Shopwyke
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it is light in Shopwyke until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- 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.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Shopwyke: venues and local tips
Shopwyke is about 2 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. For an event in Shopwyke, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Shopwyke. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Historic houses near Shopwyke include Goodwood House (2.1 miles north) and West Dean House (4.8 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Guests travelling by rail: Chichester station is about 1.9 miles away. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cater events across PO20 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Coach Road and Drayton Lane. We also cook at events in Maudlin (1 mile north), Westhampnett (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile east), Portfield (1 mile west) and Strettington (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (1.5 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (1.3 miles west). The countryside around Shopwyke includes Stoke Down.
- Local schools include The March CofE Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and Chichester High School For Girls (1.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Coach And Horses Public House (0.7 miles north)
Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Events in Shopwyke and across West Sussex
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Events we cater in Shopwyke
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
- Work receptions
- Tapas before paella
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Shopwyke, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How each diet is kept separate
- Space, access and power needs
- The deposit and payment dates
Places near Shopwyke
More for events in Shopwyke
Shopwyke: your questions answered
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.
Is Shopwyke close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
- 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