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Tapas & canapé catering in Tangmere, West Sussex
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Tangmere: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering for Tangmere events
Tapas catering for your event in Tangmere
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. On the menu are croquetas, albóndigas and tortilla española, and we’re regularly asked to cater sharing tapas starters and launches and office parties.
Around Tangmere, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Tangmere (PO20, PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will 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 everyone informed on the day.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space for a serving table or station
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
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A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and generally vegetarian.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. A summer drinks reception in Tangmere 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 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Receptions and parties in Tangmere
Tangmere is about 3 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Tangmere will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Tangmere is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 26 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Chichester station is about 3.2 miles away. If you are looking at a historic venue around Tangmere, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The coast is within about 6 miles, so garlic prawns are popular.
For tapas catering in PO20 and PO18, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Garland Square, Derwent Close and Jerrard Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Tangmere, we also cover Boxgrove (1 mile north), Strettington (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile south), Halnaker (1 mile north) and Maudlin (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (14 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south), Chichester (3 miles west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (8 miles east) and Emsworth (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Chichester City Museum (2.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (2.5 miles west). Not far away are Levin Down.
- Local schools include Westbourne House School (1.3 miles south-west) and Ormiston Six Villages Academy (2.3 miles east)
Why choose live paella in Tangmere?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Events in Tangmere and across West Sussex
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What affects the price in Tangmere
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Check diets in advance
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Sangria and bar staff.
FAQs for Tangmere
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Tangmere for guests?
The closest is Chichester station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How much does tapas catering cost in Tangmere?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
- 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