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Tapas Catering in Steyning
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Steyning and the surrounding area.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening grazing
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Steyning
Live paella or other catering?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
How our tapas catering works in Steyning
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. On the menu are albóndigas, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo, and we are regularly asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and sharing boards for evening guests.
In Steyning, tapas work at home or in a local hall. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Steyning (BN44)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. A summer drinks reception in Steyning has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- 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.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Tapas for events in Steyning
Steyning is about 4 miles north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. For tapas catering in Steyning, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Steyning to Brighton (9 miles away).
Historic buildings near Steyning frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. For guests coming by train, Lancing station is about 4.1 miles away. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cover events in every part of the BN44 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Market Field and Dog Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Bramber (1 mile east), Botolphs (1 mile south-east), Upper Beeding (1 mile east), Sompting (4 miles south) and Findon Valley (4 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (10 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Steyning Museum (within half a mile north) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Steyning include Woods Mill and Chanctonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Steyning Grammar School (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Model Bakery The Norfolk Arms (under half a mile north)
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Why choose tapas catering in Steyning?
Tapas get people talking.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Steyning and West Sussex:
- Cocktail parties
- Work receptions
- Engagement parties
- Tapas and paella menus
After a ceremony at a church such as Jarvis Hall, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
Steyning: your questions answered
How far is Steyning from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Steyning for guests?
Lancing station, about 4.1 miles south of the centre.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Are the tapas served hot?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A spot for our serving station
- Space to finish hot dishes
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Steyning
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
Nearby places to Steyning
What else we do in Steyning
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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