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Tapas & canapé catering in Codmore Hill, West Sussex
Planning tapas catering in Codmore Hill? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement celebrations
- Launches and office parties
- Evening sharing boards
Live tapas catering in Codmore Hill
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Tapas catering in Codmore Hill, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. Whether it’s birthday and anniversary parties and launches and office parties, we’ll put together a menu of patatas bravas, padrón peppers and croquetas.
Near Codmore Hill, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Codmore Hill (RH20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Common questions in Codmore Hill
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Why choose tapas catering in Codmore Hill?
Tapas are sociable food.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Pulborough station, about 1.2 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
Drinks receptions around Codmore Hill
Codmore Hill is about 10 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Across the RH20 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Codmore Hill is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Old Place Manor (1 mile south-west) and Parham House (3.7 miles south). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Codmore Hill, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in RH20 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Masons Way, Hill Farm Lane and Stane Street, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Codmore Hill, we also cover Broomershill (1 mile south-east), North Heath (1 mile north-east), Nutbourne (1 mile south-east), Marehill (1 mile south-east) and Gay Street (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (10 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Coates Castle (4.2 miles west). Not far away are The Mens.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A spot for our serving station
- Permission from the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Add sangria or cava
- Collect dietary needs
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Add a live paella main.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Codmore Hill and across West Sussex
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
How the day works
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. Evening receptions in Codmore Hill stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
- 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