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Tapas & canapé catering in Worth, West Sussex
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Worth.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Drinks reception canapés
- Cocktail parties
Book tapas catering in Worth
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Worth is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
How our tapas catering works in Worth
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Typical bookings include drinks reception canapés and launches and office parties, with albóndigas, tortilla española and patatas bravas.
For a party in a place like Worth, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Area
- Worth (RH10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Receptions and parties in Worth
Worth is about 2 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. For an event in Worth, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Worth. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Historic houses near Worth include Gravetye Manor (4.2 miles south-east) and Priest House (4.7 miles south-east). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. If you are looking at a historic venue around Worth, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Worth is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in RH10, we can bring tapas catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Worth Road, Banks Road and Saxon Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Worth, we cover Pound Hill (1 mile north), Maidenbower (1 mile south), Three Bridges (1 mile north-west), Tilgate (1 mile south-west) and Forge Wood (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Horsham (8 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (3 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (2.2 miles west) and County Mall (1.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include Oriel High School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Dem Shish pub (under half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many staff you need
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Common questions in Worth
What’s the nearest station to Worth for guests?
Three Bridges station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre.
We are having a ceremony at St Nicholas' Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Why choose live paella in Worth?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. There’s 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. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Include staff for canapés
- Tell us what role tapas play
Each dish is labelled.
Sangria and bar staff.
Towns and villages near Worth
What else we do in Worth
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Manchego & membrillo
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Perfect for your event in Worth
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Work receptions
- Evening sharing boards
- Receptions and drinks parties
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like St Nicholas' Church.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides the crockery
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
- 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