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Tapas Catering for Tillington 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 Tillington.
- Office parties and launches
- Cocktail parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering near Tillington
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
About our tapas catering in Tillington
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. We serve them in two ways: canapés carried round while guests mingle, or table tapas set down to share. Whether it is sharing tapas starters and cocktail parties, we can cook croquetas, tortilla española and padrón peppers and more.
In a rural spot like Tillington, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Where
- Tillington (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Tillington is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if you can
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Tillington questions
Is Tillington too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Tillington.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Also near Tillington
More for events in Tillington
Tapas for events in Tillington
Tillington is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. For tapas catering in Tillington, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Tillington to Guildford (18 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of All Hallows. Nearby historic houses include Petworth House (0.8 miles east) and Cowdray House (4.4 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Tillington is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Wherever your event is in GU28, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Upperton Road, Cemetery Lane and Tillington Road. Other places close to Tillington for tapas catering include Upperton (1 mile north-west), Petworth (1 mile east), Hampers Green (1 mile north-east), Rotherbridge (1 mile south) and River (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (13 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Lodsworth Castle (1.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Square Tavern (0.9 miles east)
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Events we cater in Tillington
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
If you are looking at a historic venue around Tillington, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- 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