West Sussex · England
Tapas Catering in Nuthurst
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Nuthurst: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Engagement parties
- Tapas starters
- Evening grazing
Tapas catering in Nuthurst
Tapas catering for your event in Nuthurst
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Whether it’s cocktail parties and tapas starters, we can cook patatas bravas, croquetas and padrón peppers.
Near Nuthurst, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Nuthurst (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Nuthurst
What’s the nearest station to Nuthurst for guests?
The closest is Horsham station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
How far is Nuthurst from London?
About 34 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How many tapas per person?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
What does tapas catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. Sunset in Nuthurst is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We suggest a selection and confirm 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.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Nuthurst, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Nuthurst?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across West Sussex, including Nuthurst
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Places near Nuthurst
Other catering in Nuthurst
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Collect dietary needs
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Add a live paella main.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Permission from the venue
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
Receptions and parties in Nuthurst
Nuthurst is about 3 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Nuthurst and the surrounding area. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Parks such as Leonardslee have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Historic buildings near Nuthurst often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
Tapas catering in RH13 is planned around your venue and timings. If your venue is just outside Nuthurst, we also cover Maplehurst (1 mile south), Southwater (2 miles west), Tower Hill (3 miles north-west), Horsham (3 miles north) and Brooks Green (4 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (8 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and Horsham Hospital (3.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
Perfect for your event in Nuthurst
They work for any size of event.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Nuthurst, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Table tapas as a starter
- Launches and office parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Andrew, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
What’s in the pans
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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