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Tapas Catering in Caterham
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Caterham and the surrounding area.
- Engagement celebrations
- Tapas starters
- Tapas before paella
Planning an event in Caterham?
Tapas catering in Caterham, made fresh on the day
Tapas and paella go hand in hand, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they work on their own too. For tapas before paella and launches and office parties, we’ll put together a menu of Serrano ham, Manchego with membrillo and albóndigas.
For celebrations in Caterham, tapas before a paella make a full meal. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Perfect for your event in Caterham
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
In Caterham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Tapas and paella menus
- Cocktail parties
- Anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Sacred Heart Church.
Before you book anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How long the team stays
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
Your questions about tapas catering in Caterham
Could we have live paella in Dollypers Hill?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
We’re having a ceremony at Sacred Heart Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Are the tapas fresh?
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We will suggest quantities for your event.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Caterham is around 9:20pm in 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.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Also near Caterham
Other catering in Caterham
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Caterham: venues and local tips
Caterham is about 11 miles south-west of Orpington, in Surrey. For tapas catering in Caterham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Caterham to London (about 15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Caterham station, about 0.7 miles south-east. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Caterham, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Here we cover the CR3 postcode area. Whether your event is on High Street, London Road and Park Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Being close to the B2030 and B2031, Caterham is simple for us to get to for your event. Other places close to Caterham for tapas catering include Woldingham Garden Village (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles south-east), Woldingham (3 miles east), Godstone (3 miles south) and Church Town (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (3.4 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Caterham includes South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include de Stafford School (0.5 miles north-east) and Sunnydown School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The King And Queen Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Caterham hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Catering across Surrey, including Caterham
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
- 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