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Tapas Catering for Washington events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Washington. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering near Washington
How our tapas catering works in Washington
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Whether it is office parties and launches and drinks parties and receptions, we’ll put together a menu of croquetas, gambas al ajillo and albóndigas.
Near Washington, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Washington (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a tapas spread in Washington
Washington is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Washington will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Washington is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 13 miles away.
Historic buildings near Washington frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Historic houses near Washington include Parham House (3.9 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Washington is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in RH20 is planned around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as London Road, The Street and Chanctonbury Close. Nearby, we also cater events in Rock (1 mile north), Sullington (1 mile west), Heath Common (2 miles north-west), Storrington (2 miles north-west) and Warminghurst (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (12 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Storrington And District Museum (2 miles north-west). Not far away are Chanctonbury Hill.
- Schools near Washington include Windlesham House School (1.2 miles south-west) and Rydon Community College (1.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Frankland Arms Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Places near Washington
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How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Live paella or other catering?
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Washington hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in Washington and across West Sussex
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Perfect for your event in Washington
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Engagement parties
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Washington until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- 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 pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Questions from Washington
Do you come out to small places like Washington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you supply canapé staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
For event organisers in Washington
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Staff to serve canapés.
- 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