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Tapas Catering for Shripney events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Shripney and across West Sussex.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas starters
Tapas catering for Shripney events
Tapas catering for your event in Shripney
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We cook croquetas, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo, and we’re often booked for engagement celebrations and launches and office parties.
In a rural spot like Shripney, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Area
- Shripney (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What tapas catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Questions from Shripney
Do you come out to small places like Shripney?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Shripney for guests?
Bognor Regis station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space on each table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
Tapas for events in Shripney
Shripney is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. For tapas catering in Shripney, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Shripney. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 24 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Holy Cross Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Shripney, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. With the sea within about 2 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cater events across the PO22 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Shripney Lane, Shripney Road and The Marigolds. Close by, we cover events in Lidsey (1 mile north-east), Flansham (2 miles east), Westergate (2 miles north), Aldingbourne (2 miles north) and Eastergate (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (7 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (1.8 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.1 miles south).
- Nearby schools include Felpham Community College (1.4 miles south-east) and The Regis School (1.5 miles south-west)
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why Shripney hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Nearby places to Shripney
What else we do in Shripney
Events we cater in Shripney
They work for any size of event.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas starters
A picnic in The Brooks Local Nature Reserve? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Shripney is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Shripney, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
- 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