West Sussex · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Lambs Green, West Sussex
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Lambs Green.
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas before paella
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering for Lambs Green events
Tapas for events in Lambs Green
Lambs Green is about 3 miles west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the RH12 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Lambs Green is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Faygate station, about 1.4 miles south. Historic buildings near Lambs Green often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Lambs Green, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in RH12, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also cook at events in Rusper (1 mile west), Ifieldwood (1 mile north-east), Bewbush (2 miles south-east), Ifield (2 miles east) and Russ Hill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Broadfield (3 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (3.1 miles east) and Crawley Hospital (2.7 miles east). Open spaces near Lambs Green include Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include Ifield Community College (2.2 miles east)
Tapas catering in Lambs Green, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Typical bookings include birthday drinks and sharing boards for evening guests, with albóndigas, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo.
Near Lambs Green, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Lambs Green (RH12)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Lambs Green
What else we do in Lambs Green
For event organisers in Lambs Green
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. A summer drinks reception in Lambs Green has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Lambs Green questions
Which station should guests use for Lambs Green?
Faygate station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cater in Lambs Green?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Lambs Green is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
Perfect for your event in Lambs Green
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
In Lambs Green and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Tapas before paella
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Anniversary parties
After a ceremony at a church such as St Mary Magdalene church, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Where we can cook in Lambs Green
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space on each table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
Why choose live paella in Lambs Green?
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- We cover Lambs Green and the whole of West Sussex
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
What tapas catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Check diets in advance
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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.
- 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