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Tapas & canapé catering in Whitehall, West Sussex
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Whitehall and the surrounding area.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Tapas starters
- Anniversary parties
Book tapas catering in Whitehall
How our tapas catering works in Whitehall
Sangria and bar staff can be added, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Typical bookings include tapas and paella menus and table tapas as a starter, with padrón peppers, croquetas and tortilla española.
In a rural spot like Whitehall, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Whitehall (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Drinks receptions around Whitehall
Whitehall is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the RH13 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. We cook right across the region, from Whitehall to Brighton (15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Billingshurst station is about 3.8 miles away.
Here we cover the RH13 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater events in Shipley (1 mile north-east), Broomer's Corner (1 mile west), Dragons Green (1 mile north), Dial Post (2 miles south-east) and West Grinstead (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Green spaces nearby include Knepp Wildland.
Nearby places to Whitehall
Also in Whitehall
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Parking near the venue
- Space on each table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening receptions in Whitehall 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.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
FAQs for Whitehall
We are having a ceremony at The Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Whitehall from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Are the tapas fresh?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue so they’re served at their best.
How much tapas do we need?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Give us the details and we will advise.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. Each dish is labelled.
Events we cater in Whitehall
They’re ideal when a full meal does not fit.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like The Church of St Mary the Virgin.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
For event organisers in Whitehall
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Whitehall? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Collect dietary needs
- Add sangria or cava
Each dish is labelled.
Serving boards and crockery.
- 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