West Sussex · England
Tapas Catering for Hurstpierpoint events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Hurstpierpoint.
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering in Hurstpierpoint
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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.
Tapas catering in Hurstpierpoint, cooked live
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, served while the paella cooks, but they’re great on their own. Popular choices include Serrano ham, albóndigas and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for drinks reception canapés and tapas with a paella main course.
Tapas make a party in Hurstpierpoint easy and sociable. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Hurstpierpoint (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Hurstpierpoint is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Always popular and generally vegetarian.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Add sangria or cava
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Each dish is labelled.
Sangria and bar staff.
Also near Hurstpierpoint
Also in Hurstpierpoint
Receptions and parties in Hurstpierpoint
Hurstpierpoint is about 3 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Hurstpierpoint, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Hurstpierpoint, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. For guests coming by train, Hassocks station is about 1.5 miles away. Hurstpierpoint is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of BN6 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Marchants Close and Marchants Road or the roads around them. Main roads around Hurstpierpoint include the B2116, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hurst Wickham (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile north-west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (2 miles south-east) and Goddards Green (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles north-east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Clayton Castle (2.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hurstpierpoint include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Downlands Community School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Poacher pub (less than half a mile south)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Hurstpierpoint hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in Hurstpierpoint and across West Sussex
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hurstpierpoint, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
Hurstpierpoint: your questions answered
Is Hurstpierpoint close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Hurstpierpoint for guests?
The closest is Hassocks station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
- 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