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Tapas Catering for Kingsfold events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Kingsfold. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Welcome-drink canapés
Live tapas catering in Kingsfold
Tapas catering for your event in Kingsfold
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Popular choices include tortilla española, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for birthday drinks and cocktail parties.
In a rural spot like Kingsfold, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Kingsfold (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Drinks receptions around Kingsfold
Kingsfold is about 3 miles north of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Kingsfold or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Kingsfold is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Kingsfold is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cover events in every part of RH12 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Foxwood, Priors Wood and Dorking Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Paynes Green (2 miles north-west), Capel (2 miles north), Ockley (3 miles north-west), Forest Green (4 miles north-west) and Beare Green (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (6 miles east), Horsham (3 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (14 miles south-east), East Grinstead (14 miles east) and Broadfield (6 miles east).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Kingsfold includes Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Local pubs include The Dog and Duck Public House (0.7 miles south)
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Add sangria or cava
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Label seafood clearly
- Canapés need staff to serve
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Places near Kingsfold
Also in Kingsfold
Dishes our guests love
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel special. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Kingsfold: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Kingsfold for guests?
The closest is Warnham station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How do you work out quantities?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest quantities.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. Evening receptions in Kingsfold stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Parking near the venue
- Room for a tapas table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
What affects the price in Kingsfold
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
- 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