West Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in South Ambersham
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in South Ambersham.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Cocktail parties
Tapas catering for South Ambersham events
Tapas catering in South Ambersham, cooked live
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Popular choices include albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española, and we’re regularly asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and tapas and paella menus.
For a country party near South Ambersham, tapas and sangria set the mood. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- South Ambersham (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. Sunset in South Ambersham is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Events we cater in South Ambersham
They work for any size of event.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Evening grazing
- Anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement parties
Historic buildings near South Ambersham often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
- Allergen information for each dish
- VAT, if it applies
Nearby places to South Ambersham
What else we do in South Ambersham
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
South Ambersham questions
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is South Ambersham too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater in South Ambersham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including South Ambersham and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we will advise.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
South Ambersham: venues and local tips
South Ambersham is about 10 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in GU29, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from South Ambersham to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St James. Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (1.7 miles north-west) and Petworth House (3.8 miles east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. South Ambersham is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in GU29, we plan around your venue and timings. Close by, we cover events in Selham (1 mile east), Graffham (2 miles south), River (2 miles north-east), Upperton (3 miles north-east) and Tillington (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (14 miles south-west), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (11 miles east).
A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (1.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common and Levin Down.
What affects the price in South Ambersham
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
- An area to prepare hot tapas
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
Why choose live paella in South Ambersham?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Catering across West Sussex, including South Ambersham
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Label seafood clearly
- Book staff to carry canapés round
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Waiting staff for canapés.
- 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