West Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Ellen's Green
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Ellen's Green. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement parties
- Birthday drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering for Ellen's Green events
Tapas catering for your event in Ellen's Green
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. Popular choices include patatas bravas, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo, and we’re frequently booked for evening grazing and tapas and paella menus.
Near Ellen's Green, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Ellen's Green (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Ellen's Green? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Serving boards and crockery.
Questions from Ellen's Green
Is Ellen's Green 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.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Occasions we cook for in Ellen's Green
Big or small, tapas work.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement drinks
Guests travelling by rail: Warnham station is about 4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Staff numbers and hours
- How late numbers can change
Receptions and parties in Ellen's Green
Ellen's Green is about 5 miles north-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Ellen's Green or on the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Ellen's Green is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the RH12 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We also cook at events in Walliswood (2 miles north-east), Mayes Green (2 miles north), Ewhurst Green (3 miles north), Ewhurst (3 miles north) and Cranleigh (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (10 miles east), Horsham (5 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south), Billingshurst (6 miles south) and Bewbush (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Horsham Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ellen's Green include Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Catering across West Sussex, including Ellen's Green
See How we price Or The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Nearby places to Ellen's Green
Also in Ellen's Green
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Ellen's Green has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
- 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