West Sussex · England
Tapas & canapé catering in West Preston, West Sussex
Looking for tapas catering in West Preston? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Evening grazing
Planning an event in West Preston?
About our tapas catering in West Preston
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. For birthday drinks and tapas before paella, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, albóndigas and tortilla española.
For a party in a place like West Preston, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- West Preston (BN16)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Drinks receptions around West Preston
West Preston is about 4 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Across the BN16 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (1.6 miles north-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Parks such as Mewsbrook Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of West Preston, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 3 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Anywhere in BN16, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Ash Lane, Mill Lane and Sea Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside West Preston, we cover East Preston (1 mile east), Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile south-east), Angmering (1 mile north-east), West Kingston (1 mile east) and Kingston Gorse (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Lyminster Siege Castle (3.3 miles north-west) and Zachary Merton Hospital (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near West Preston include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include The Angmering School (0.8 miles north-east)
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What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Parking near the venue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
Questions from West Preston
Which station should guests use for West Preston?
Angmering station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Is West Preston close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Include staff for canapés
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask for labels on each dish
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Serving boards and crockery.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in West Preston? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it’s light in West Preston until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Events we cater in West Preston
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
In West Preston and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement drinks
- Office parties and launches
Historic buildings near West Preston frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Space, access and power needs
- Travel and parking costs
- 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