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Tapas Catering for Banstead events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Banstead.
- Engagement parties
- Cocktail parties
- Drinks reception canapés
Live tapas catering in Banstead
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
About our tapas catering in Banstead
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. For evening grazing and work receptions, we’ll put together a menu of gambas al ajillo, Serrano ham and Manchego with membrillo and more.
For a party in a place like Banstead, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it’s light in Banstead until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Albóndigas
Dishes our guests love
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Banstead? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Banstead hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Banstead: venues and local tips
Banstead is about 3 miles west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Banstead will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Banstead is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Banstead to London (13 miles away).
Historic houses near Banstead include Nonsuch Mansion (2.7 miles north-west) and Fitznells Manor (3 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Banstead, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in SM7 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include High Street, Glenfield Road and Highview Path; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Main roads around Banstead include the A217 and A2022, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Other places close to Banstead for tapas catering include Woodmansterne (1 mile south-east), Shanklin Village (2 miles north), Chipstead (2 miles south-east), Little Woodcote (2 miles north-east) and Woodcote Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (3 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south), Ewell (3 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Honeywood Museum (3.2 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.5 miles north). Open spaces near Banstead include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Schools near Banstead include Priory Preparatory School (less than half a mile west) and The Beacon School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Woolpack pub (less than half a mile east)
Occasions we cook for in Banstead
Tapas get people talking, because everyone shares.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening grazing
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing tapas starters
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Banstead station, about 0.7 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
- How bad weather is handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Banstead questions
We’re having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Banstead from London?
About 13 miles from central London.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Include staff for canapés
- Collect dietary needs
- Ask for labels on each dish
Hot tapas are finished on site and served right away.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Places near Banstead
More for events in Banstead
- 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