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Tapas & canapé catering in Pound Hill, West Sussex
Planning tapas catering in Pound Hill? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
Tapas catering in Pound Hill
Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Pound Hill hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
Tapas catering in Pound Hill, cooked live
We finish hot tapas on site, so they’re served at their best. Whether it is evening grazing and canapés with welcome drinks, we can cook croquetas, tortilla española and albóndigas for your guests.
Tapas make a party in Pound Hill easy and sociable. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Pound Hill (RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Label seafood clearly
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Add a live paella main.
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Tapas for events in Pound Hill
Pound Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Pound Hill, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Pound Hill is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as St Barnabas', canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you are looking at a historic venue around Pound Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
For tapas catering in RH10, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Worth Road, Burns Road and Milton Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Pound Hill, we also cover Worth (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile south-west), Forge Wood (1 mile north), Maidenbower (1 mile south) and Copthorne (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Horsham (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are County Mall (1.7 miles west) and Langley Green Hospital (2 miles west). Not far away are Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include Hazelwick School (0.8 miles west) and The Gatwick School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Hillside Inn (under half a mile south)
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
Planning tapas catering in Pound Hill? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer drinks reception in Pound Hill has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We suggest a selection and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus 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.
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Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Unloading access
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space for a serving table or station
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Your questions about tapas catering in Pound Hill
We’re having a ceremony at St Barnabas': 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Pound Hill for guests?
Three Bridges station, about 0.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
- 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