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Tapas Catering for Warnham events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Warnham and West Sussex, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement celebrations
- Evening grazing
- Birthday drinks
Tapas catering near Warnham
Tapas catering for your event in Warnham
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. Popular choices include croquetas, albóndigas and padrón peppers, and we’re regularly asked to cater tapas before paella and engagement celebrations.
In a rural spot like Warnham, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Warnham (RH12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a tapas spread in Warnham
Warnham is about 2 miles north-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. For tapas catering in Warnham, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 15 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as The Parish Church of St Margaret, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. A picnic in Warnham Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. Warnham is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in RH12, we plan around your venue and timings. From Hollands Way, Stanford Orchard and Gardeners Close or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Warnham for tapas catering include Broadbridge Heath (2 miles south), Holbrook (2 miles east), Horsham (2 miles south-east), Rowhook (2 miles west) and Tower Hill (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (7 miles east), Haywards Heath (13 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles east), Broadfield (6 miles east) and Storrington (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (1.8 miles south-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.2 miles south). Open spaces near Warnham include Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
- Local schools include Farlington School (1.3 miles west) and Greenway Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Greets Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Where we can cook in Warnham
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue
- Unloading access
- Room for a tapas table
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer drinks reception in Warnham has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
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.
Related guides
Events we cater in Warnham
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Warnham and West Sussex:
- Tapas starters
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Engagement parties
- Drinks parties and receptions
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Warnham station, about 1 mile east.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How late numbers can change
For event organisers in Warnham
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Always popular.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Also near Warnham
Also in Warnham
Common questions in Warnham
Which station should guests use for Warnham?
The closest is Warnham station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Margaret?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- We cover Warnham and the whole of West Sussex
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Staff to serve canapés.
- 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