West Sussex · England
Tapas & canapé catering in West Hoathly, West Sussex
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in West Hoathly.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
- Tapas starters
Book tapas catering in West Hoathly
Tapas catering in West Hoathly, cooked live
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. We cook croquetas, patatas bravas and padrón peppers, and we’re regularly asked to cater drinks reception canapés and engagement drinks.
For a country party near West Hoathly, tapas and sangria set the mood. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- West Hoathly (RH19)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Places near West Hoathly
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What tapas catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Questions from West Hoathly
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to West Hoathly for guests?
The closest is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
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 and canapés can be booked on their own.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Are the tapas served hot?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
Planning a tapas spread in West Hoathly
West Hoathly is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. For an event in West Hoathly, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. West Hoathly is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cook right across the region, from West Hoathly to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
Historic buildings near West Hoathly frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Historic houses near West Hoathly include Priest House (under half a mile south-west) and Gravetye Manor (0.8 miles north). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of West Hoathly, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cover events in every part of the RH19 postcode area. From Hilltop Road, Sandy Lane and North Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to West Hoathly for tapas catering include Sharpthorne (1 mile east), Selsfield Common (1 mile north-west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Ardingly (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (9 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include East Grinstead Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (2.8 miles south). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (under half a mile south-east)
Paella compared with other options
Nibbles fill a gap. Tapas are a real course. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why West Hoathly hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A clear, itemised quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Who books tapas catering in West Hoathly?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Launches and office parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Sharing tapas starters
Guests travelling by rail: East Grinstead station is about 3.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How late numbers can change
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in West Hoathly until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in West Hoathly? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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