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Tapas Catering for Slindon events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Slindon. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering near Slindon
Questions from Slindon
Do you come out to small places like Slindon?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Slindon for guests?
The closest is Barnham station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Tapas catering in Slindon, made fresh on the day
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. We’re frequently asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and cocktail parties, serving albóndigas, tortilla española and croquetas.
Near Slindon, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Slindon (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Perfect for your event in Slindon
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Table tapas as a starter
After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- We cover Slindon and the whole of West Sussex
- Drinks service on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and usually vegetarian.
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Planning a tapas spread in Slindon
Slindon is about 6 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Slindon, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 22 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Slindon, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include Bignor Roman Villa (4.3 miles north) and Goodwood House (4.8 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Slindon, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 6 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cater events across BN18 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on School Hill, Dyers Lane and Slindon Top Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Slindon, we cover Slindon Common (1 mile south-east), Fontwell (1 mile south-west), Avisford (1 mile south-east), Walberton (1 mile south) and Binsted (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (11 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Arundel and District Hospital (3 miles east) and Tote Copse Castle (3.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Slindon include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include Ormiston Six Villages Academy (2.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Newburgh Arms Public House (within half a mile east)
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Slindon 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.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
- 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