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Tapas & canapé catering in Worthing, West Sussex
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Worthing and across West Sussex.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement celebrations
Tapas catering in Worthing
Common questions in Worthing
Can you cook in Durrington Minature Railway?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
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.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
About our tapas catering in Worthing
We will recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Typical bookings include tapas and paella menus and cocktail parties, with Manchego with membrillo, patatas bravas and tortilla española.
For a drinks reception in Worthing, canapé tapas keep guests mingling. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Worthing (BN13, BN11, BN14, BN12)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Who books tapas catering in Worthing?
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Worthing, people book us for occasions like:
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
Parks such as Durrington Minature Railway have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Worthing: venues and local tips
Worthing is in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Worthing, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as St Andrew's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (3.1 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. With the sea within about 2 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN13, BN11, BN14 and BN12, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Church Road, Market Place and High Street or a nearby road, we can cook there. Worthing is on the A24 and A27, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Salvington (1 mile north), Offington (1 mile north-east), Broadwater (1 mile east), Findon Valley (2 miles north) and East Worthing (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (15 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east), Lancing (3 miles east) and Rustington (5 miles west). Worthing is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex, with lots of choice for events.
A little further out are The Acre (1.2 miles south-east) and Old Castle (less than half a mile east). Open spaces near Worthing include Highdown Hill and Widewater Lagoon.
- Nearby schools include Thomas A Becket First School (within half a mile north-east) and Thomas A Becket Infant School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The George And Dragon Public House (within half a mile east)
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Unloading access
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
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Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
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’ll do the cooking.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Worthing until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Why choose live paella in Worthing?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are relaxed and sociable. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why Worthing hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering 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