West Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in West Wittering
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in West Wittering and the surrounding area.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Work receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
Live tapas catering in West Wittering
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
About our tapas catering in West Wittering
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Popular choices include tortilla española, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo, and we are regularly asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and engagement celebrations.
Near West Wittering, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- West Wittering (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Permission from the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Unloading access
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
Receptions and parties in West Wittering
West Wittering is about 6 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. For tapas catering in West Wittering, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from West Wittering to Southampton (24 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Nutbourne station is about 4.6 miles away. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cook at events all over the PO20 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Royce Way, Elmstead Gardens and Locksash Close or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in East Wittering (2 miles south-east), Shipton Green (2 miles north-east), Somerley (2 miles east), Earnley (2 miles east) and Birdham (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Emsworth (5 miles north), Portfield (7 miles north-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Not far away are Pilsey Island.
- Pubs nearby include The Wittering pub (under half a mile west)
West Wittering questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is West Wittering close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Why choose live paella in West Wittering?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in West Wittering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in West Wittering and across West Sussex
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Add sangria or cava
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Why choose tapas catering in West Wittering?
They work for any size of event.
Here are some of the events we cook for around West Wittering:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas before paella
After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
What affects the price in West Wittering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer drinks reception in West Wittering has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- 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
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Towns and villages near West Wittering
More for events in West Wittering
- 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