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Tapas Catering in Goddards Green
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Goddards Green.
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Live tapas catering in Goddards Green
Tapas catering in Goddards Green, made fresh on the day
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. Whether it’s welcome-drink canapés and evening sharing boards, we can cook patatas bravas, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
For a country party near Goddards Green, tapas and sangria set the mood. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Goddards Green (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Places near Goddards Green
Other catering in Goddards Green
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Add sangria or cava
- Label seafood clearly
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Who books tapas catering in Goddards Green?
Tapas are sociable food.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
Historic buildings near Goddards Green often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
- Space, access and power needs
Is live paella right for your event?
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
For event organisers in Goddards Green
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Goddards Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
Common questions in Goddards Green
Which station should guests use for Goddards Green?
Burgess Hill station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre.
We are having a ceremony at St Edward the Confessor: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come to Goddards Green?
We do. Goddards Green is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Goddards Green: venues and local tips
Goddards Green is about 2 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. For an event in Goddards Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Goddards Green to Brighton (9 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Edward the Confessor. Historic houses near Goddards Green include Ockenden Manor (3 miles north-east) and Tyes Place (5 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. Goddards Green is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in BN6, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Cuckfield Road and High Hatch Lane or the roads around them. Main roads around Goddards Green include the A2300, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Goddards Green, we cover Hickstead (1 mile west), Abbotsford (1 mile east), Jacob's Post (1 mile east), Sayers Common (2 miles south-west) and Ansty (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Burgess Hill Museum (2 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.1 miles south). The countryside around Goddards Green includes Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Goddards Green include Southway Junior School (1.1 miles south-east)
What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening receptions in Goddards Green stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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