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Tapas Catering for Sidlesham Common events
Looking for tapas catering in Sidlesham Common? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Anniversary parties
Book tapas catering in Sidlesham Common
About our tapas catering in Sidlesham Common
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. We cook Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and albóndigas, and typical bookings are for engagement parties and receptions and drinks parties.
Near Sidlesham Common, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Sidlesham Common (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books tapas catering in Sidlesham Common?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening grazing
- Drinks reception canapés
After a ceremony at a church such as St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- How each diet is kept separate
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
- How bad weather is handled
Receptions and parties in Sidlesham Common
Sidlesham Common is about 3 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Sidlesham Common and the surrounding area. We cook in 371 places across West Sussex. Our events stretch from Sidlesham Common to Southampton (about 27 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Chichester station is about 2.6 miles away. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Sidlesham Common, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
Wherever your event is in PO20, we can bring tapas catering to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Chichester Road and Jury Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Street End (1 mile south-east), Sidlesham (1 mile south), Fisher (1 mile east), Keynor Estate (2 miles south) and South Mundham (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (3 miles north), Selsey (4 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (13 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Cathedral Treasury (2.9 miles north) and Chichester Castle (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Sidlesham Common include Nutborne Marshes.
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (0.9 miles north)
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Check diets in advance
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Canapés need staff to serve
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Sangria and bar staff.
Sidlesham Common questions
Do you come out to small places like Sidlesham Common?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Sidlesham Common?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details and we’ll advise.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
For event organisers in Sidlesham Common
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why Sidlesham Common hosts choose us
- Catering across West Sussex, including Sidlesham Common
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it’s light in Sidlesham Common 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.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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