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Tapas & canapé catering in Holbrook, West Sussex
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Holbrook: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Engagement drinks
- Launches and office parties
Book tapas catering in Holbrook
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
About our tapas catering in Holbrook
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Whether it’s drinks parties and receptions and engagement drinks, we can cook albóndigas, croquetas and Serrano ham for your guests.
Near Holbrook, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Holbrook (RH12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Receptions and parties in Holbrook
Holbrook is about 2 miles north of Horsham, in West Sussex. Across the RH12 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Holbrook is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as St. Mark's Church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Guests travelling by rail: Warnham station is about 0.8 miles away. Holbrook is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the RH12 postcode area. Other places close to Holbrook for tapas catering include Warnham (2 miles west), Horsham (2 miles south), Broadbridge Heath (3 miles south-west), Tower Hill (3 miles south-west) and Rowhook (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles east), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles east) and Storrington (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Holbrook include Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
- Nearby schools include Greenway Academy (2 miles south-west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- We cover Holbrook and the whole of West Sussex
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
FAQs for Holbrook
Can you cook in Warnham Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is Holbrook close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
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What else we do in Holbrook
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. Evening receptions in Holbrook stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Related guides
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Label seafood clearly
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Bar staff and sangria.
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Why choose tapas catering in Holbrook?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Holbrook book us for events such as:
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks parties and receptions
Parks such as Warnham Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
- 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