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Tapas Catering in Wiston
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Wiston: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Cocktail parties
- Engagement parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Planning an event in Wiston?
How our tapas catering works in Wiston
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Popular choices include tortilla española, Serrano ham and albóndigas, and typical bookings are for cocktail parties and tapas with a paella main course.
For a country party near Wiston, tapas and sangria set the mood. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Wiston (BN44)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering for every guest
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:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Collect dietary needs
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Staff to serve canapés.
A closer look at the menu
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
For event organisers in Wiston
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Nearby places to Wiston
Also in Wiston
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
Perfect for your event in Wiston
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Wiston and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Work receptions
After a ceremony at a church such as All Saints Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
- When payment is due
Your questions about tapas catering in Wiston
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.
Do you come out to small places like Wiston?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Are the tapas served hot?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening receptions in Wiston 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.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a tapas spread in Wiston
Wiston is about 6 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Wiston, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cook in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Wiston to Brighton (12 miles away).
Historic buildings near Wiston frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Wiston is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the BN44 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Hole Street, Water Lane and Spithandle Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Wiston for tapas catering include Ashington (1 mile north-west), Ashurst (2 miles north-east), Dial Post (3 miles north), Partridge Green (4 miles north-east) and Broomer's Corner (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (11 miles north), Worthing (6 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east), Littlehampton (10 miles south-west) and Shoreham-by-Sea (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Steyning Museum (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
- 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