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Tapas Catering in Wick
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 makes the food a highlight of your event in Wick.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
Tapas catering near Wick
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
How our tapas catering works in Wick
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. For birthday drinks and office parties and launches, we can cook tortilla española, albóndigas and croquetas for your guests.
Tapas make a party in Wick easy and sociable. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Wick (BN17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Wick? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Wick questions
Could we have live paella in Mewsbrook Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wick? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Wick
- Events in Wick and across West Sussex
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Perfect for your event in Wick
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Wick, people book us for occasions like:
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (3.5 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Before you book anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Collect dietary needs
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Serving boards and crockery.
Also near Wick
Other catering in Wick
Planning a tapas spread in Wick
Wick is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Wick and nearby villages. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as All Saints, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you are looking at a historic venue around Wick, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Wick is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception. With the sea within about 2 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cover events in every part of the BN17 postcode area. Whether your event is on Joyce Close, Willow Brook and Wheatcroft or a nearby road, we can cook there. You’ll find Wick on the B2284, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater events in Lyminster (1 mile north), Toddington (1 mile east), Littlehampton (1 mile south-east), Climping (1 mile south-west) and Ford (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Zachary Merton Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Rustington Museum (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Wick include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include The Littlehampton Academy (0.8 miles south-east) and Littlehampton College (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Locomotive Public House (under half a mile north-east)
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Wick is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Wick, and we will put together a menu and price.
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