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Tapas Catering in Westerton
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Westerton.
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas starters
Book tapas catering in Westerton
Tapas for events in Westerton
Westerton is about 2 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. From the centre of Westerton to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Westerton is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (0.8 miles north) and West Dean House (3.5 miles north-west). 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 Westerton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Anywhere in PO18, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Westerton for tapas catering include Strettington (1 mile east), Waterbeach (1 mile north-east), Maudlin (1 mile south), Westhampnett (1 mile south-west) and Shopwyke (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west) and Rustington (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (2 miles south-west) and Chichester Centre (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Westerton includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Levin Down.
- Local schools include Westbourne House School (1.2 miles south) and Chichester High School For Girls (2.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Coach And Horses Public House (0.6 miles south)
Tapas catering in Westerton, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. For birthday and anniversary parties and evening sharing boards, we can cook croquetas, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo and more.
For a country party near Westerton, tapas and sangria set the mood. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
- Where
- Westerton (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Towns and villages near Westerton
What else we do in Westerton
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Evening receptions in Westerton stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Westerton questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Westerton?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Include staff for canapés
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Occasions we cook for in Westerton
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Westerton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement drinks
- Launches and office parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Peter.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
- How bad weather is handled
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
Planning tapas catering in Westerton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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