West Sussex · England
Tapas Catering for Ifold events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Ifold and across West Sussex.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Evening sharing boards
- Work receptions
Tapas catering in Ifold
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
How our tapas catering works in Ifold
The best spreads mix hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. For welcome-drink canapés and tapas with a paella main course, we’ll put together a menu of patatas bravas, croquetas and tortilla española for your guests.
For a country party near Ifold, tapas and sangria set the mood. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Area
- Ifold (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Include staff for canapés
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Collect dietary needs
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Bar staff and sangria.
Also in Ifold
Tapas for events in Ifold
Ifold is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Ifold to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Ifold is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Wherever your event is in RH14, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Birchwood Close, The Drive and Wildacre Close. For events just outside Ifold, we cover Loxwood (1 mile north-east), Plaistow (1 mile west), Alfold Bars (2 miles north-east), Mackerel's Common (2 miles south) and Durfold Wood (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (15 miles east), Horsham (9 miles east), Broadfield (14 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south-east) and Bewbush (14 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Space for a serving table or station
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
Ifold: your questions answered
Is Ifold 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 St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you do sangria?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cook tapas on site?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Paella compared with other options
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Drinks service on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See How we price And The cost guide.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Ifold is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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