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Tapas Catering for South Bersted events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in South Bersted.
- Office parties and launches
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement drinks
Tapas catering near South Bersted
Tapas catering in South Bersted, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. Typical bookings include receptions and drinks parties and launches and office parties, serving croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham.
Tapas make a party in South Bersted easy and sociable. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Location
- South Bersted (PO21, PO22, BN14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Space on each table
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
Drinks receptions around South Bersted
South Bersted is about 1 mile north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the PO21 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from South Bersted to Brighton (24 miles away).
A picnic in The Brooks Local Nature Reserve? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. Guests travelling by rail: Bognor Regis station is in South Bersted itself. With the sea within about a mile, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Here we cover the PO21, PO22 and BN14 postcode area. Local streets include Ivy Lane, Hook Lane and Essex Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside South Bersted, we also cover Bognor Regis (1 mile south-west), Felpham (1 mile east), Shripney (1 mile north), Aldwick (2 miles south-west) and Flansham (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Emsworth (12 miles west) and Rustington (7 miles east).
A little further out are Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital (less than half a mile south) and Bognor Regis Museum (0.8 miles south).
- Schools near South Bersted include The Regis School (0.7 miles west) and The Regis School (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The William Hardwicke pub (0.7 miles south)
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening receptions in South Bersted stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Why choose tapas catering in South Bersted?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
- Tapas starters
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover South Bersted and the whole of West Sussex
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
FAQs for South Bersted
Can you cook in The Brooks Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cook near the sea around South Bersted?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including South Bersted.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Do you cover South Bersted?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and South Bersted is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and generally vegetarian.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Also in South Bersted
DIY paella versus live catering
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Crockery and serving dishes.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
- 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