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Tapas Catering for Redford events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Redford and across West Sussex.
- Engagement celebrations
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas before paella
Tapas catering in Redford
How our tapas catering works in Redford
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Popular choices include gambas al ajillo, albóndigas and croquetas, and we’re often booked for engagement parties and tapas starters.
For a country party near Redford, tapas and sangria set the mood. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Where
- Redford (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Redford
What’s the nearest station to Redford for guests?
Liphook station, about 3.1 miles north of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Luke?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater in Redford?
Yes, we do. Redford is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Planning a tapas spread in Redford
Redford is about 7 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. For an event in Redford, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Redford is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (3.4 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Redford, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Redford is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area. Other places close to Redford for tapas catering include Fernhurst (3 miles north-east), Linchmere (3 miles north), Kingsley Green (3 miles north-east), Woolmer Hill (4 miles north) and Hammer (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Chichester (13 miles south), Emsworth (14 miles south-west), Billingshurst (14 miles east), Portfield (13 miles south), Midhurst (3 miles south) and Arundel (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Midhurst Museum (3.3 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Redford include Cooksbridge Meadow and Wheeler's Down.
A closer look at the menu
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events we cater in Redford
They work for any size of event.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Engagement parties
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
- Work receptions
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 3.1 miles north.
Before booking anyone
- How long the team stays
- Travel and parking costs
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space on each table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. A summer drinks reception in Redford 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 4:00pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What else we do in Redford
Live paella or other catering?
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Spanish desserts to finish.
What affects the price in Redford
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Planning tapas catering in Redford? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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