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Tapas Catering for Blindley Heath events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Blindley Heath and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Launches and office parties
- Anniversary parties
Tapas catering near Blindley Heath
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Tapas catering for your event in Blindley Heath
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Popular choices include Serrano ham, albóndigas and Manchego with membrillo, and we are frequently booked for tapas and paella menus and engagement parties.
Near Blindley Heath, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Tapas for events in Blindley Heath
Blindley Heath is about 5 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH7, we can cook for your guests. Blindley Heath is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Blindley Heath to London (21 miles away).
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Evanglist. A picnic in Lingfield Wildlife Area? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Blindley Heath is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in RH7 and RH9, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Eastbourne Road, St John's Meadow and Langsmead, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Whitewood (1 mile south-west), Horne (1 mile south-west), Lingfield Common (2 miles south-east), Lingfield (2 miles south-east) and Newchapel (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles west), Redhill (6 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles north-west) and Caterham (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Haxted Watermill Museum (3.6 miles east) and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic (4.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local pubs include The Jolly Farmer pub (1 mile south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Nearby places to Blindley Heath
Other catering in Blindley Heath
Common questions in Blindley Heath
Is Blindley Heath too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Are there vegetarian tapas?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Paella compared with other options
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Catering across Surrey, including Blindley Heath
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How we price tapas catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Blindley Heath is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You pick the style.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Blindley Heath? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Where we can cook in Blindley Heath
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Space on each table
- Venue approval for outside catering
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Blindley Heath
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- 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