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Tapas Catering in Lindfield
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Lindfield and across West Sussex.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering near Lindfield
For event organisers in Lindfield
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Tapas catering for your event in Lindfield
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Whether it’s drinks parties and receptions and canapés with welcome drinks, we will put together a menu of padrón peppers, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo and more.
In Lindfield, tapas work at home or in a local hall. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Location
- Lindfield (RH16)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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Live paella or other catering?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Lindfield
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
Send us the date, your venue or RH16 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A spot for our serving station
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Sunset in Lindfield is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Lindfield? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and generally vegetarian.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Your questions about tapas catering in Lindfield
Which station should guests use for Lindfield?
Haywards Heath station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Lindfield close to London?
About 34 miles from central London.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you provide serving staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Planning a tapas spread in Lindfield
Lindfield is about 1 mile north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Events in Lindfield are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Lindfield is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 13 miles away.
A picnic in Eastern Road Nature Reserve? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. Nearby historic houses include Ockenden Manor (2.7 miles west) and Tyes Place (4 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Lindfield is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in RH16, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Alma Road, Lewes Road and Dukes Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Lindfield, we cover Walstead (1 mile south-east), Ardingly (2 miles north), Horsted Keynes (3 miles north-east), Highbrook (3 miles north) and Little London (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (8 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (8 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-west) and Broadfield (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Waterbury Castle (2.7 miles north-east) and Parish Museum (less than half a mile north-east). The countryside around Lindfield includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Local schools include Tavistock and Summerhill School (0.5 miles west) and Oathall Community College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Witch Inn (under half a mile west)
Perfect for your event in Lindfield
They’re the classic starter before paella.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
- Cocktail parties
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Haywards Heath station, about 1.1 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- 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