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Tapas Catering in Blackbrook
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Blackbrook and across Surrey.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Evening grazing
- Office parties and launches
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Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Include staff for canapés
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Hot dishes are finished on site.
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Tapas catering in Blackbrook, cooked live
Tapas suit drinks receptions, evening parties, office events and weddings. We are frequently asked to cater birthday drinks and evening sharing boards, serving patatas bravas, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers.
Near Blackbrook, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
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Perfect for your event in Blackbrook
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
In Blackbrook and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Launches and office parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas before paella
For guests coming by train, Holmwood station is about 2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
Is live paella right for your event?
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Events in Blackbrook and across Surrey
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Blackbrook questions
Is Blackbrook too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Blackbrook.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
- Permission from the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening receptions in Blackbrook 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.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- We serve the spread.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free when made carefully.
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic and normally vegetarian.
What affects the price in Blackbrook
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Drinks receptions around Blackbrook
Blackbrook is about 2 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. From the centre of Blackbrook to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Blackbrook is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Blackbrook to Guildford (12 miles away).
A picnic in Inholms Clay Pit? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Historic houses near Blackbrook include Polesden Lacey (4.3 miles north-west). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Blackbrook, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in RH5, we plan around your venue and your guests. If your venue is just outside Blackbrook, we also cover North Holmwood (1 mile north-west), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (2 miles north-west), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (6 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
A little further out are Betchworth Castle (2.1 miles north) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). Open spaces near Blackbrook include Box Hill and Vann Lake.
- Local schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (under half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Pippbrook House (2 miles north)
- 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