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Tapas Catering for Heyshott Green events
Looking for tapas catering in Heyshott Green? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks parties and receptions
Tapas catering in Heyshott Green
Tapas catering in Heyshott Green, cooked live
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. For tapas with a paella main course and sharing tapas starters, we can cook croquetas, tortilla española and patatas bravas.
Near Heyshott Green, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Heyshott Green (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Tapas for events in Heyshott Green
Heyshott Green is about 9 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. For tapas catering in Heyshott Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 21 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St James. Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (1.9 miles north) and West Dean House (4.3 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. Heyshott Green is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU29, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We also cook at events in Heyshott (1 mile south-east), Hoyle (1 mile east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile north-west), Cocking (1 mile south-west) and West Lavington (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (12 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south), Littlehampton (13 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles east).
A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Midhurst Museum (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Heyshott Green includes Graffham Common and Levin Down.
- Pubs nearby include Unicorn Inn (0.5 miles south-east)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. 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.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Heyshott Green
Is Heyshott 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.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St James?
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.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Towns and villages near Heyshott Green
More for events in Heyshott Green
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Heyshott Green
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Canapés need staff to serve
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. Sunset in Heyshott Green is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Always popular and usually vegetarian.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
- 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