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Tapas Catering for Billingshurst events
Planning tapas catering in Billingshurst? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
- Tapas before paella
Live tapas catering in Billingshurst
Common questions in Billingshurst
Which station should guests use for Billingshurst?
Billingshurst station, in Billingshurst itself.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cater in Billingshurst?
Yes, we do. Billingshurst is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Tapas catering in Billingshurst, made fresh on the day
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. On the menu are padrón peppers, albóndigas and Serrano ham, and we’re regularly asked to cater sharing boards for evening guests and office parties and launches.
Tapas make a party in Billingshurst easy and sociable. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Location
- Billingshurst (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Who books tapas catering in Billingshurst?
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Billingshurst and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday drinks
- Evening sharing boards
- Tapas and paella menus
For guests coming by train, Billingshurst station is in Billingshurst itself.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Evening receptions in Billingshurst stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Planning tapas catering in Billingshurst? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Drinks receptions around Billingshurst
Billingshurst is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Billingshurst and nearby villages. We cater in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Billingshurst Unitarian Chapel. Historic houses near Billingshurst include Old Place Manor (4.9 miles south-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH14, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Lower Station Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Billingshurst, we also cover Coneyhurst (2 miles south-east), Newpound Common (2 miles north-west), Five Oaks (2 miles north-east), The Haven (3 miles north) and Slinfold (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (13 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (15 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south).
The countryside around Billingshurst includes The Mens.
- Local schools include The Weald School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway Inn (less than half a mile south)
Where we can cook in Billingshurst
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space on each table
- Parking near the venue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Is live paella right for your event?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Billingshurst hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
See How we price And The cost guide.
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About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
- 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