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Tapas Catering for Yapton events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Yapton.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement drinks
- Anniversary parties
Book tapas catering in Yapton
Yapton questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Which station should guests use for Yapton?
The closest is Barnham station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Tapas catering in Yapton, cooked live
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Popular choices include Serrano ham, patatas bravas and albóndigas, and we’re regularly asked to cater launches and office parties and receptions and drinks parties.
For a party in a place like Yapton, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Yapton (BN18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
For event organisers in Yapton
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events we cater in Yapton
They work for any size of event.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Yapton book us for events such as:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Table tapas as a starter
- Engagement parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
If you are looking at a historic venue around Yapton, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
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What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it is light in Yapton until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 4:00pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Yapton
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Catering across West Sussex, including Yapton
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Yapton
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for a serving table or station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Yapton
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
How we price tapas catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Yapton, and we will put together a menu and price.
Drinks receptions around Yapton
Yapton is about 4 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. For tapas catering in Yapton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Yapton Free Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Barnham station, about 1.5 miles north-west. Yapton is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors. With the sea within about 4 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
Wherever your event is in BN18, we can bring tapas catering to you. From Church Road, Dunnock Square and Charles Square or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Main roads around Yapton include the B2132, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. We also cook at events in Bilsham (1 mile south), Barnham (1 mile north-west), Flansham (2 miles south-west), West Barnham (2 miles north-west) and Walberton (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (9 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-west), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles east).
A little further out are Bognor Regis Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel.
- Schools near Yapton include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.8 miles north-west)
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
- 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