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Tapas & canapé catering in Rowfant, West Sussex
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Rowfant.
- Launches and office parties
- Engagement drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
Live tapas catering in Rowfant
Tapas catering in Rowfant, made fresh on the day
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. For table tapas as a starter and drinks parties and receptions, we will put together a menu of tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and Manchego with membrillo.
In a rural spot like Rowfant, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Rowfant (RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Receptions and parties in Rowfant
Rowfant is about 4 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. For tapas catering in Rowfant, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Rowfant is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cook. Our events stretch from Rowfant to Brighton (20 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Rowfant, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Nearby historic houses include Gravetye Manor (2.7 miles south-east) and Saint Hill Manor (3.4 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Rowfant is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the RH10 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Close by, we cover events in Copthorne (2 miles north-west), Worth (2 miles west), Pound Hill (2 miles west), Maidenbower (2 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (4 miles west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles east) and Broadfield (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include County Mall (3.6 miles west) and Langley Green Hospital (4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What else we do in Rowfant
Occasions we cook for in Rowfant
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Birthday drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening grazing
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Three Bridges station, about 2.6 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
- Travel and parking costs
Rowfant questions
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Rowfant close to London?
About 26 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
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 provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you do sangria?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes, tapas work on their own.
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer drinks reception in Rowfant has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check availability.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space on each table
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Access to unload near the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
How we price tapas catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Include staff for canapés
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Add a live paella main.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
- 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