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Tapas & canapé catering in Betchworth, Surrey
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Betchworth and across Surrey.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Table tapas as a starter
Tapas catering in Betchworth
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Betchworth? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Tapas catering in Betchworth, made fresh on the day
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We’re frequently asked to cater birthday and anniversary parties and office parties and launches, serving albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers.
For a country party near Betchworth, tapas and sangria set the mood. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Nearby places to Betchworth
What else we do in Betchworth
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Betchworth questions
Which station should guests use for Betchworth?
Betchworth station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Is Betchworth close to London?
About 19 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Receptions and parties in Betchworth
Betchworth is about 3 miles east of Dorking, in Surrey. For an event in Betchworth, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our events stretch from Betchworth to Guildford (13 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Betchworth station, about 0.5 miles north. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Michael, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Betchworth is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in RH3, we plan around your venue. Local streets include The Street, Station Road and Old Reigate Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Buckland (1 mile east), Brockham (1 mile south-west), Box Hill (1 mile north-west), Strood Green (1 mile south-west) and Dawesgreen (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Reigate Priory Museum (2.7 miles east) and Headley Court (3.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile east)
Where we can cook in Betchworth
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A spot for our serving station
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it is light in Betchworth 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.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Add sangria or cava
- Check diets in advance
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Crockery and serving dishes.
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Why choose tapas catering in Betchworth?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Whatever you are celebrating in Betchworth, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Tapas starters
A picnic in Brockham Limeworks? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the team stays
Dishes our guests love
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, frequently with ham or mushroom.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
- 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