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Tapas & canapé catering in Sompting, West Sussex
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Sompting and West Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering for Sompting events
Tapas catering for your event in Sompting
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Typical bookings include engagement parties and sharing tapas starters, serving Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and gambas al ajillo.
For a party in a place like Sompting, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Sompting (BN15)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Also near Sompting
Also in Sompting
Live paella or other catering?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. 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 you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- We cover Sompting and the whole of West Sussex
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
How we price tapas catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Sompting questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Peter the Apostle?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Sompting.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Drinks receptions around Sompting
Sompting is about 3 miles east of Worthing, in West Sussex. Across the BN15 area, we can bring the pans to you. Sompting is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Sompting to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Lancing station, about 0.8 miles south-east. Historic buildings near Sompting frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Wherever your event is in BN15, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Osborne Drive, Western Road North and Osborne Close or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Lancing (1 mile east), East Worthing (1 mile south), Broadwater (2 miles west), Offington (2 miles west) and Salvington (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (13 miles north-east), Littlehampton (9 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles east), Rustington (8 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (2.4 miles west) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.5 miles west). Not far away are Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
- Schools near Sompting include The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (less than half a mile north-east) and Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Railway pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Space on each table
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Evening receptions in Sompting stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- 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 clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Collect dietary needs
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Sangria and bar staff.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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