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Tapas & canapé catering in Street End, West Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Street End. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
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Street End questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook near the sea around Street End?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you’re providing the drinks.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How many different paellas?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Tapas catering in Street End, made fresh on the day
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Typical bookings include work receptions and receptions and drinks parties, with tortilla española, albóndigas and croquetas.
In a rural spot like Street End, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
- Area
- Street End (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- We cover Street End and the whole of West Sussex
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Planning a tapas spread in Street End
Street End is about 4 miles north of Selsey, in West Sussex. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Street End and nearby villages. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex. Our events stretch from Street End to Southampton (28 miles away).
Historic buildings near Street End often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mary Our Lady Sidlesham. The coast is within about 5 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
We cater events across the PO20 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Lane, Selsey Road and Chalder Lane or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Sidlesham Common (1 mile north-west), Sidlesham (1 mile south), Keynor Estate (1 mile south), Fisher (1 mile north-east) and South Mundham (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north), Selsey (4 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles north-west) and Rustington (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (3.8 miles north) and Chichester Cathedral Treasury (3.4 miles north).
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Street End is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
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.
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Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Add a live paella main.
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
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.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space on each table
- Space for a serving table or station
- Unloading access
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
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Other catering in Street End
- 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