West Sussex · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Goose Green, West Sussex
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Goose Green: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas before paella
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering in Goose Green
Tapas catering in Goose Green, cooked live
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Popular choices include Serrano ham, padrón peppers and albóndigas, and we are often booked for engagement drinks and tapas and paella menus.
Near Goose Green, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Goose Green (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Goose Green: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Goose Green close to London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Nearby places to Goose Green
More for events in Goose Green
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect dietary needs
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Crockery and serving dishes.
The process
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it is light in Goose Green until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose tapas catering in Goose Green?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement drinks
Historic buildings near Goose Green frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
- How bad weather is handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Goose Green: venues and local tips
Goose Green is about 9 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. For tapas catering in Goose Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Goose Green is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our events stretch from Goose Green to Brighton (15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Parham House (4.5 miles south-west) and Old Place Manor (4.6 miles west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. 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 7 miles of Goose Green, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in RH20 is planned around your venue and timings. We can cater an event on streets such as Goosegreen Lane and Cray's Lane or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Thakeham (1 mile south-west), Warminghurst (1 mile south), Abingworth (1 mile south-west), West Chiltington (2 miles west) and Heath Common (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (9 miles north-east), Worthing (9 miles south), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Storrington And District Museum (3.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Goose Green includes Chanctonbury Hill and Knepp Wildland.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Goose Green? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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.
- 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