Surrey · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Belmont, Surrey
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Belmont. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Tapas before paella
- Tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
Planning an event in Belmont?
About our tapas catering in Belmont
We will suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, starter or main event. Typical bookings include canapés with welcome drinks and birthday and anniversary parties, with patatas bravas, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo.
For a party in a place like Belmont, a tapas spread is easy and sociable. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
What’s in the pans
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
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.
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.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
What affects the price in Belmont
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
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
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening receptions in Belmont stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Collect dietary needs
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Add a live paella main.
Events we cater in Belmont
They’re the classic starter before paella.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas before paella
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas starters
Parks such as Howell Hill have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Planning a tapas spread in Belmont
Belmont is about 2 miles south of Sutton, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Belmont will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Belmont is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Belmont to London (12 miles away).
Historic buildings near Belmont often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. For guests coming by train, Belmont has its own station, Belmont station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Belmont, ideal for an outdoor reception.
This part of Surrey takes in SM2 and SM5. Your event could be at a home on The Avenue, Sandy Lane and Downs Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Belmont, we cover Cheam (1 mile north-west), Cuddington (2 miles north-west), North Looe (2 miles west), Nork (2 miles south-west) and North Cheam (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (3 miles west), Horley (11 miles south), Redhill (7 miles south), Reigate (7 miles south), Walton-on-Thames (9 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (1.2 miles north) and Sutton Hospital (within half a mile east). Not far away are Duppas Hill and Belmont Pastures.
- Schools near Belmont include Harris Academy Sutton (0.5 miles north-east) and Glaisdale School (0.8 miles north-west)
Your questions about tapas catering in Belmont
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Belmont for guests?
Belmont has its own station: Belmont station.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you come to Belmont?
We do. We cook at events in Belmont and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Yes. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Nearby places to Belmont
Other catering in Belmont
Why choose live paella in Belmont?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas are hard to beat. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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