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Tapas Catering in Tisman's Common
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Tisman's Common and the surrounding area.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Tapas catering near Tisman's Common
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated starter needs a kitchen and staff. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
About our tapas catering in Tisman's Common
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they arrive hot. Popular choices include Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham, and typical bookings are for sharing tapas starters and receptions and drinks parties.
In a rural spot like Tisman's Common, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- Tisman's Common (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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What affects the price in Tisman's Common
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
Send us the date, your venue or RH12 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Tisman's Common
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Whatever you are celebrating in Tisman's Common, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Birthday drinks
- Sharing tapas starters
- Canapés with welcome drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as St John the Baptist, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What happens if it rains
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Parking near the venue
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and typically vegetarian.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Evening receptions in Tisman's Common stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like 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 go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Tisman's Common
Is Tisman's Common close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John the Baptist?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you come to Tisman's Common?
We do. We cook at events in Tisman's Common and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Yes, if you want them. Canapés need staff to carry them round.
What does tapas catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Receptions and parties in Tisman's Common
Tisman's Common is about 7 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Tisman's Common and the surrounding area. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Tisman's Common is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of RH12. From Hornshill Lane and Loxwood Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bucks Green (1 mile east), Rudgwick (1 mile east), The Haven (2 miles south-east), Slinfold (3 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (7 miles east), Broadfield (12 miles east), Storrington (11 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (11 miles east).
- Schools near Tisman's Common include Rudgwick Primary School (1 mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Queen's Head Public House (0.7 miles east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Label seafood clearly
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
- 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