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Tapas Catering for Watersfield 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 Watersfield.
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Cocktail parties
Book tapas catering in Watersfield
What tapas catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Tapas catering in Watersfield, made fresh on the day
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. Whether it is engagement drinks and tapas with a paella main course, we’ll put together a menu of albóndigas, padrón peppers and patatas bravas for your guests.
In a rural spot like Watersfield, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Watersfield (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose tapas catering in Watersfield?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing boards for evening guests
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 2.5 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
- How long the team stays
- Space, access and power needs
Drinks receptions around Watersfield
Watersfield is about 8 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Watersfield. We cater in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Bignor Roman Villa (1.8 miles west) and Old Place Manor (2.7 miles north-east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you are looking at a historic venue around Watersfield, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Watersfield is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in RH20 is planned around your venue. Local streets include London Road, Chapel Close and River Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Watersfield, we also cover Coldwaltham (1 mile north-east), Lower Horncroft (1 mile north), West Burton (1 mile south-west), Coates (2 miles north-west) and Bury (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (10 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (8 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Amberley Museum (2.5 miles south) and Coates Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
- Nearby schools include St James' CofE Primary School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Labouring Man pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
Questions from Watersfield
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Giles?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Watersfield?
The closest is Pulborough station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label seafood clearly
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ensure dishes are labelled
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Staff to serve canapés.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
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 are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
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Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Evening receptions in Watersfield stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want 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.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
- 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