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Tapas Catering for Heath Common events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Heath Common and West Sussex, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering for Heath Common events
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Sunset in Heath Common is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Related guides
Tapas catering in Heath Common, cooked live
A good spread mixes hot and cold: Manchego, Serrano ham and olives alongside patatas bravas, croquetas and gambas al ajillo. We cook albóndigas, patatas bravas and padrón peppers, and we’re frequently booked for anniversary parties and tapas with a paella main course.
For a country party near Heath Common, tapas and sangria set the mood. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Heath Common (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Heath Common
Is Heath Common close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How many tapas per person?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Collect dietary needs
Staff keep the canapés coming.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Places near Heath Common
Also in Heath Common
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Receptions and parties in Heath Common
Heath Common is about 1 mile east of Storrington, in West Sussex. For an event in Heath Common, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Heath Common is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Historic buildings near Heath Common frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Historic houses near Heath Common include Parham House (3.1 miles west) and Old Place Manor (4.6 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Heath Common, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cook at events all over the RH20 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Rock Road, Hampers Lane and Bracken Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Heath Common for tapas catering include Abingworth (1 mile north-west), Rock (1 mile south-east), Warminghurst (1 mile north-east), Storrington (1 mile west) and Sullington (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (7 miles south), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (15 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles east) and Littlehampton (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Storrington And District Museum (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Heath Common includes Chanctonbury Hill and Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Rydon Community College (0.6 miles west)
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Parking near the venue
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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