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Tapas Catering in Tinsley Green
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Tinsley Green.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Launches and office parties
- Canapés with welcome drinks
Tapas catering for Tinsley Green events
Tapas catering in Tinsley Green, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. For tapas starters and drinks reception canapés, we can cook Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and patatas bravas and more.
Near Tinsley Green, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Area
- Tinsley Green (RH10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Tinsley Green
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Tinsley Green
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Tinsley Green book us for occasions like:
- Engagement parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas and paella menus
- Receptions and drinks parties
Historic buildings near Tinsley Green often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening receptions in Tinsley Green stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
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:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
- Book staff to carry canapés round
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Waiting staff for canapés.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Live paella or other catering?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Tapas for events in Tinsley Green
Tinsley Green is about 3 miles south of Horley, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH10, we will come to your venue or garden. Tinsley Green is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Parks such as Worth Park Gardens have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Michael and All Angels Church.
Anywhere in RH10, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Radford Road and Steers Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Forge Wood (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Burstow (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (3 miles south-west), Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Langley Green Hospital (1.8 miles south-west) and County Mall (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Tinsley Green include Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Tinsley Green include The Gatwick School (0.5 miles south-west) and Hazelwick School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Greyhound pub (under half a mile south-west)
Questions from Tinsley Green
Is Tinsley Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Tinsley Green for guests?
Gatwick Airport station, about 1 mile north of the centre.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Tinsley Green
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- 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