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Tapas Catering in Bolney
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Bolney. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Work receptions
Planning an event in Bolney?
Your questions about tapas catering in Bolney
We’re having a ceremony at St Mary Magdalene's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Bolney too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
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.
How our tapas catering works in Bolney
We can add sangria and bar staff, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We’re often asked to cater evening sharing boards and sharing tapas starters, with Serrano ham, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo.
For a country party near Bolney, tapas and sangria set the mood. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Bolney (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Bolney: venues and local tips
Bolney is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Bolney and the surrounding area. Bolney is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 12 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Wivelsfield station is about 4.1 miles away. If you are looking at a historic venue around Bolney, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Bolney, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in RH17, we plan around your venue. From The Street, Cherry Lane and Top Street or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Crosspost (1 mile south-west), Twineham Green (2 miles south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (3 miles south-west) and Kent Street (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
What tapas catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Bolney? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Label seafood clearly
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Include staff for canapés
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Bar staff and sangria.
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The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Bolney is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or RH17 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- We cover Bolney and the whole of West Sussex
- Sangria and bar staff available
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
Perfect for your event in Bolney
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Office parties and launches
- Evening sharing boards
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing tapas starters
After a ceremony at a church such as St Mary Magdalene's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
- 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