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Tapas & canapé catering in Bletchingley, Surrey
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Bletchingley. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Table tapas as a starter
- Drinks reception canapés
Live tapas catering in Bletchingley
About our tapas catering in Bletchingley
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. We cook Manchego with membrillo, gambas al ajillo and Serrano ham, and we are regularly asked to cater tapas with a paella main course and canapés with welcome drinks.
Near Bletchingley, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bletchingley? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Bletchingley: venues and local tips
Bletchingley is about 3 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. For tapas catering in Bletchingley, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Bletchingley to London (18 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Nutfield station, about 1.7 miles south-west. Historic buildings near Bletchingley often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Here we cover the RH1 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Kenrick Square and St Marys Walk; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in Godstone (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles north-east), Church Town (2 miles east), South Godstone (3 miles south-east) and Tandridge (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (10 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south-west), Redhill (3 miles west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Museum (3 miles north) and The Belfry (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Nearby schools include Merstham Park School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Prince Albert Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening receptions in Bletchingley stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- 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 circulate with drinks, or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Bletchingley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Popular with prawn fans.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Towns and villages near Bletchingley
Also in Bletchingley
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A spot for our serving station
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Canapés need staff to serve
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Who books tapas catering in Bletchingley?
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Bletchingley, people book us for events such as:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
- Anniversary parties
Parks such as Kitchen Copse have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
Bletchingley questions
What’s the nearest station to Bletchingley for guests?
Nutfield station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Bletchingley from London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Is live paella right for your event?
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella 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