West Sussex · England
Tapas Catering for Hurst Wickham events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Hurst Wickham: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Evening grazing
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Receptions and drinks parties
Live tapas catering in Hurst Wickham
About our tapas catering in Hurst Wickham
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. Popular choices include padrón peppers, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham, and we’re regularly asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and drinks reception canapés.
Near Hurst Wickham, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Hurst Wickham (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hurst Wickham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
Also near Hurst Wickham
Also in Hurst Wickham
Perfect for your event in Hurst Wickham
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Tapas before paella
- Launches and office parties
- Anniversary parties
- Evening sharing boards
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St George.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How each diet is kept separate
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Add a live paella main.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, often with alioli.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Hurst Wickham is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
FAQs for Hurst Wickham
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St George?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Hurst Wickham?
Hassocks station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you cover Hurst Wickham?
We do. Hurst Wickham is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hurst Wickham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Hurst Wickham: venues and local tips
Hurst Wickham is about 2 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Hurst Wickham, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Hurst Wickham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Hurst Wickham to Brighton (7 miles away).
If you are looking at a historic venue around Hurst Wickham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Historic houses near Hurst Wickham include Ockenden Manor (5 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Hurst Wickham is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cook at events all over the BN6 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on College Lane, Hurst Wickham Close and Belmont Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Hurstpierpoint (1 mile west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (1 mile south-east), Clayton (2 miles south-east) and Sayers Common (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Clayton Castle (1.9 miles south) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Hurst Wickham include Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Hurst Wickham include Downlands Community School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Poacher pub (0.5 miles west)
Live paella or other catering?
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Catering across West Sussex, including Hurst Wickham
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price Or 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