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Tapas Catering for Maidenbower events
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Maidenbower: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering near Maidenbower
Tapas catering for your event in Maidenbower
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Popular choices include croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for engagement drinks and sharing tapas starters.
Around Maidenbower, tapas suit garden parties and village-hall celebrations. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Maidenbower (RH10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
- Unloading access
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
Nearby places to Maidenbower
Other catering in Maidenbower
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Collect dietary needs
- Label seafood clearly
- Ask for labels on each dish
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it is light in Maidenbower until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- 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.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Dishes our guests love
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
FAQs for Maidenbower
How far is Maidenbower from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
How much does tapas catering cost in Maidenbower?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Planning a tapas spread in Maidenbower
Maidenbower is about 2 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Maidenbower and the surrounding area. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Three Bridges station, about 1.1 miles north-west. Historic houses near Maidenbower include Gravetye Manor (4.1 miles east) and Priest House (4.5 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Maidenbower is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in RH10, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Holder Road, Palmer Road and Casher Road. Nearby, we also cater events in Worth (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile north-west), Tilgate (1 mile west), Pound Hill (1 mile north) and Crawley (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles west) and Billingshurst (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crawley Museum (2 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include Oriel High School (within half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Charcoal Burner pub (0.9 miles west)
Occasions we cook for in Maidenbower
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Maidenbower and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Tapas and paella menus
Parks such as Tilgate Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
- The wet-weather plan
- 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