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Tapas Catering for West Itchenor events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in West Itchenor.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Office parties and launches
Tapas catering for West Itchenor events
About our tapas catering in West Itchenor
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. We’re frequently asked to cater office parties and launches and tapas starters, serving Serrano ham, gambas al ajillo and tortilla española.
In a rural spot like West Itchenor, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- West Itchenor (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Receptions and parties in West Itchenor
West Itchenor is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. From the centre of West Itchenor to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. West Itchenor is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Bosham station is about 2.9 miles away. Historic buildings near West Itchenor frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. With the sea within about 6 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cover events in every part of PO20. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, Waterstone Close and Spinney Lane. Close by, we cover events in Bosham Hoe (1 mile north-east), Bosham (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north), Broadbridge (3 miles north) and Apuldram (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Richard's Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Chichester Castle (4.7 miles north-east). The countryside around West Itchenor includes Pilsey Island.
For event organisers in West Itchenor
Organising a club, school or community event in West Itchenor? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space on each table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in West Itchenor
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
FAQs for West Itchenor
Do you come out to small places like West Itchenor?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around West Itchenor?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you cover West Itchenor?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in West Itchenor and across West Sussex. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Label seafood clearly
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Staff to serve canapés.
Paella compared with other options
For food that gets people mingling, tapas are hard to beat. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover West Itchenor and the whole of West Sussex
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it’s light in West Itchenor until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. 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.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Always popular and typically vegetarian.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Towns and villages near West Itchenor
What else we do in West Itchenor
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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