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Tapas & canapé catering in Lower Horncroft, 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 Lower Horncroft.
- Tapas before paella
- Tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering near Lower Horncroft
Tapas catering in Lower Horncroft, made fresh on the day
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. We are frequently asked to cater welcome-drink canapés and engagement drinks, serving tortilla española, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo.
Near Lower Horncroft, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Lower Horncroft (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Lower Horncroft questions
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Lower Horncroft close to London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Where we can cook in Lower Horncroft
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Permission from the venue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
Nearby places to Lower Horncroft
Also in Lower Horncroft
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Include staff for canapés
- Collect dietary needs
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Add a live paella main.
Drinks receptions around Lower Horncroft
Lower Horncroft is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For an event in Lower Horncroft, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Bignor Roman Villa (2.2 miles south-west) and Old Place Manor (2.5 miles east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. For guests coming by train, Pulborough station is about 2.3 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Lower Horncroft, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the RH20 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Lower Horncroft, we also cover Coates (1 mile west), Fittleworth (1 mile north), Watersfield (1 mile south), Coldwaltham (1 mile south-east) and Bedham (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (0.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Lower Horncroft includes Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Bignor Hill.
- Schools near Lower Horncroft include Lodge Hill Residential Centre (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Swan Hotel (0.5 miles north)
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Evening receptions in Lower Horncroft stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Lower Horncroft
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas before paella
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Agatha, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
How we price tapas catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Lower Horncroft, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
- 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