West Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Highbrook
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Highbrook. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement drinks
Live tapas catering in Highbrook
About our tapas catering in Highbrook
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. Typical bookings include drinks parties and receptions and canapés with welcome drinks, with patatas bravas, albóndigas and Serrano ham.
Near Highbrook, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Highbrook (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Highbrook? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Common questions in Highbrook
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Highbrook 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.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. See all areas.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Bar staff and sangria.
Drinks receptions around Highbrook
Highbrook is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the RH17 area, we can bring the pans to you. Highbrook is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Highbrook to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Priest House (1.5 miles north) and Gravetye Manor (2.4 miles north). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like All Saints Church. Highbrook is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Tapas catering in RH17 is planned around your venue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ardingly (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile west), Sharpthorne (2 miles north), West Hoathly (2 miles north) and Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Parish Museum (2.8 miles south). Not far away are Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Ardingly Inn (1 mile south-west)
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Evening receptions in Highbrook stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Highbrook? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Highbrook
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A spot for our serving station
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
Perfect for your event in Highbrook
Tapas are sociable food.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Evening grazing
- Drinks reception canapés
If you are looking at a historic venue around Highbrook, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- How late numbers can change
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
Nearby places to Highbrook
Also in Highbrook
What affects the price in Highbrook
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
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.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Catering across West Sussex, including Highbrook
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read How we price And The cost guide.
- 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