West Sussex · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Littleworth, West Sussex
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Littleworth.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas starters
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering in Littleworth
Tapas catering in Littleworth, made fresh on the day
For standing receptions, canapés work best; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Typical bookings include birthday and anniversary parties and sharing tapas starters, serving gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and albóndigas.
For a country party near Littleworth, tapas and sangria set the mood. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Location
- Littleworth (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Unloading access
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Label seafood clearly
- Canapés need staff to serve
Afterwards, we clear away.
Serving boards and crockery.
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Also near Littleworth
What else we do in Littleworth
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Littleworth: your questions answered
Is Littleworth close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Littleworth?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold ones go out as guests arrive.
What tapas catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- How long we’re needed on site
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a tapas spread in Littleworth
Littleworth is about 7 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the RH13 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Littleworth to Brighton (12 miles away).
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater events in Partridge Green (1 mile south), West Grinstead (1 mile north-west), Dial Post (2 miles west), Ashurst (3 miles south) and Shipley (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (7 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (8 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
Occasions we cook for in Littleworth
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Littleworth book us for occasions like:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Work receptions
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Michael and All Angels Church.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Space, access and power needs
- A clear list of what’s included
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Littleworth is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Littleworth, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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