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Tapas Catering in Ansty
Looking for tapas catering in Ansty? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering in Ansty
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
How our tapas catering works in Ansty
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings in and around Ansty. For office parties and launches and evening sharing boards, we’ll put together a menu of tortilla española, albóndigas and patatas bravas and more.
For a country party near Ansty, tapas and sangria set the mood. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Ansty (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Evening receptions in Ansty stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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.
Perfect for your event in Ansty
Big or small, tapas work.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Ansty and West Sussex:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Work receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
After a ceremony at a church such as St John the Evangelist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel and parking costs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Ansty questions
What’s the nearest station to Ansty for guests?
The closest is Haywards Heath station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is Ansty too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cater in Ansty?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Ansty and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
Towns and villages near Ansty
What else we do in Ansty
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Ansty
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ansty? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Bar staff and sangria.
What affects the price in Ansty
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
Planning tapas catering in Ansty? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Tapas for events in Ansty
Ansty is about 3 miles west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We bring tapas catering to homes, gardens and venues in Ansty and the surrounding area. We cook in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Ansty to Brighton (about 11 miles away).
Historic buildings near Ansty often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Haywards Heath station, about 2.6 miles east. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Ansty, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in RH17, we plan around your venue and timings. That could mean an event in a garden on Upton Drive, Bolney Road and Deaks Paddock. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Abbotsford (2 miles south-east), Goddards Green (2 miles south), Hickstead (2 miles south-west), Jacob's Post (3 miles south-east) and World's End (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-west) and Lancing (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Dene Hospital (2 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- 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