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Tapas Catering in Broadfield
Planning tapas catering in Broadfield? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Work receptions
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Tapas catering in Broadfield
How our tapas catering works in Broadfield
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We cook gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas and padrón peppers, and we’re frequently booked for table tapas as a starter and welcome-drink canapés.
Tapas make a party in Broadfield easy and sociable. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Where
- Broadfield (RH11, RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Broadfield
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
Broadfield questions
What’s the nearest station to Broadfield for guests?
The closest is Crawley station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
How far is Broadfield from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you provide serving staff?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Add sangria or cava
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Bar staff and sangria.
Nearby places to Broadfield
What else we do in Broadfield
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. A summer drinks reception in Broadfield has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RH11 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Broadfield
They make a perfect starter before paella.
In Broadfield and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Work receptions
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Crawley station, about 1.4 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deadline for final numbers
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
For event organisers in Broadfield
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Broadfield? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How we price tapas catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning a tapas spread in Broadfield
Broadfield is about 1 mile south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. From the centre of Broadfield to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. Our events stretch from Broadfield to Brighton (18 miles away).
Historic buildings near Broadfield often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Christ The Lord, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Tapas catering in RH11 and RH10 is planned around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Terry Road, Hobbs Road and Clark Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Broadfield, we also cover Kilnwood Vale (2 miles west), Colgate (2 miles south-west), Faygate (2 miles west), Handcross (3 miles south) and Plummers Plain (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles south-west) and Roffey (4 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Crawley Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Crawley Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Discovery New School (0.5 miles east) and Cottesmore School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The New Moon pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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