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Tapas & canapé catering in Mannings Heath, West Sussex
Planning tapas catering in Mannings Heath? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering in Mannings Heath
For event organisers in Mannings Heath
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re 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.
About our tapas catering in Mannings Heath
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Whether it’s receptions and drinks parties and birthday drinks, we will put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, Serrano ham and gambas al ajillo.
In a rural spot like Mannings Heath, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Mannings Heath (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Mannings Heath? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Mannings Heath?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Mannings Heath hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
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Mannings Heath questions
We’re having a ceremony at Church of the Good Shepherd: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Mannings Heath close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, bravas and Manchego are popular vegetarian choices.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Receptions and parties in Mannings Heath
Mannings Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Mannings Heath will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Mannings Heath is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Mannings Heath to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Horsham station is about 2.1 miles away. Historic buildings near Mannings Heath frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Church Road, Ryecroft Meadow and Masons Field; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Monk's Gate (1 mile south), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles north), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Crabtree (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (2.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Newells Preparatory School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Dun Horse pub (under half a mile west)
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Add sangria or cava
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Serving boards and crockery.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Mannings Heath until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- 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.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Mannings Heath
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Mannings Heath and West Sussex:
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Table tapas as a starter
- Launches and office parties
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of the Good Shepherd, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Before booking anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and parking costs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space on each table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Room for a tapas table
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- 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