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Tapas Catering for Whitemans Green events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Whitemans Green and the surrounding area.
- Evening sharing boards
- Work receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
Tapas catering in Whitemans Green
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Include staff for canapés
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Sangria and bar staff.
Tapas catering in Whitemans Green, cooked live
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Typical bookings include sharing tapas starters and evening sharing boards, with albóndigas, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo.
In a rural spot like Whitemans Green, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Whitemans Green (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
About the dishes
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Occasions we cook for in Whitemans Green
They’re ideal when a full meal doesn’t fit.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement drinks
- Birthday drinks
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks parties and receptions
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Haywards Heath station, about 1.8 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Space, access and power needs
Your questions about tapas catering in Whitemans Green
Is Whitemans Green close to London?
About 34 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Whitemans Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How much does tapas catering cost in Whitemans Green?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Yes, hot dishes are finished at the venue.
Do we need staff for canapés?
We can provide staff. Canapés need staff to serve.
What affects the price in Whitemans Green
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Space on each table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Unloading access
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening receptions in Whitemans Green 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 pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Drinks receptions around Whitemans Green
Whitemans Green is about 2 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Whitemans Green, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cook in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Whitemans Green to Brighton (about 13 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Holy Trinity Church. Historic buildings near Whitemans Green often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Whitemans Green, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of RH17. Your event could be at a home on London Road, Tollgate Lane and Ardingly Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Cuckfield (1 mile south-east), Brook Street (1 mile north), Slough Green (1 mile west), Staplefield (2 miles north-west) and Warninglid (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Crawley (7 miles north), Horsham (8 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-west) and Lancing (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find St Francis Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (0.5 miles south). The countryside around Whitemans Green includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Warden Park School (0.9 miles south-east) and Warden Park School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Rose And Crown Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Nearby places to Whitemans Green
More for events in Whitemans Green
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Whitemans Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
- 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