West Sussex · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Itchingfield, West Sussex
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Itchingfield. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Work receptions
- Engagement parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
Live tapas catering in Itchingfield
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Tapas catering in Itchingfield, cooked live
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Many events have both. Whether it’s table tapas as a starter and office parties and launches, we can cook albóndigas, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo for your guests.
Near Itchingfield, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Itchingfield (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Itchingfield
Other catering in Itchingfield
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Your questions about tapas catering in Itchingfield
Do you come out to small places like Itchingfield?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Itchingfield from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Do you cover Itchingfield?
Yes, we do. Itchingfield is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Who books tapas catering in Itchingfield?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Office parties and launches
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement celebrations
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Itchingfield, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Before you book anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- Staff numbers and hours
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer drinks reception in Itchingfield has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Itchingfield, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Afterwards, we clear away.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Tapas for events in Itchingfield
Itchingfield is about 4 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Itchingfield, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Itchingfield is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Nicolas, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. For guests coming by train, Christs Hospital station is about 1.5 miles away.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area. From Bashurst Hill, Five Oaks Road and Bashurst Copse or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Barns Green (1 mile south), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles north-east), Brooks Green (2 miles south), Tower Hill (2 miles east) and Southwater (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles east), Haywards Heath (14 miles east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east) and Storrington (9 miles south).
A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (1.6 miles east) and Horsham Hospital (3.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Warnham LNR.
- Nearby schools include Tanbridge House School (2.3 miles north-east)
- 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