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Tapas Catering in Chaldon
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Chaldon and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Tapas and paella menus
- Launches and office parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Live tapas catering in Chaldon
About our tapas catering in Chaldon
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Many events have both. Whether it is tapas starters and cocktail parties, we’ll put together a menu of padrón peppers, patatas bravas and albóndigas.
In a rural spot like Chaldon, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Chaldon questions
Could we have live paella in Kitchen Copse?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you come out to small places like Chaldon?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Can we add drinks?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater in Chaldon?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Chaldon and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Space on each table
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
Towns and villages near Chaldon
Other catering in Chaldon
Chaldon: venues and local tips
Chaldon is about 1 mile south-west of Caterham, in Surrey. Events in Chaldon are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 15 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Caterham station, about 1.2 miles east. A picnic in Kitchen Copse? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
We cover events in every part of the CR3 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Mount Avenue, Linden Drive and Marshall Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Main roads around Chaldon include the B2031, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also cater events in Netherne on-the-Hill (2 miles north-west), Merstham (2 miles west), Brewer Street (2 miles south), South Merstham (2 miles south-west) and Hooley (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (2.8 miles south) and St Lawrence's Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Not far away are South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Nore Hill.
- Schools near Chaldon include Oakhyrst Grange School (0.7 miles south-east) and de Stafford School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The King And Queen Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Make sure dishes are labelled
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Add sangria or cava
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Perfect for your event in Chaldon
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Office parties and launches
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Chaldon, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
About the dishes
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Tortilla española
Potato omelette cut into bites.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want food that encourages guests to mingle, tapas work brilliantly. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Events in Chaldon and across Surrey
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Chaldon until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
- 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