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Tapas & canapé catering in Slaugham, West Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Slaugham and across West Sussex.
- Engagement celebrations
- Work receptions
- Receptions and drinks parties
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About our tapas catering in Slaugham
We’ll recommend a tapas selection for your event, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, tortilla española and albóndigas, and typical bookings are for launches and office parties and drinks parties and receptions.
Near Slaugham, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Slaugham (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Receptions and parties in Slaugham
Slaugham is about 5 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Slaugham. Slaugham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from Slaugham to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
Historic buildings near Slaugham frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. For guests coming by train, Balcombe station is about 3.3 miles away.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Handcross (1 mile north), Plummers Plain (1 mile west), Lower Beeding (2 miles west), Colwood (3 miles south) and Crabtree (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Cuckfield Museum (3.6 miles south-east) and Crawley Hospital (5.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
- Local pubs include Carpenter's Arms (within half a mile north-east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Collect dietary needs
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Add a live paella main.
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening receptions in Slaugham stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
FAQs for Slaugham
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Slaugham?
The closest is Balcombe station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel special. 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.
Why Slaugham hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
- Space on each table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
Also near Slaugham
Also in Slaugham
Events we cater in Slaugham
Tapas get people talking.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Cocktail parties
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Office parties and launches
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Mary's Church.
Before you book anyone
- How long the team stays
- The venue requirements
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- 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