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Tapas & canapé catering in Crowhurst, Surrey
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Crowhurst and across Surrey.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening sharing boards
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering in Crowhurst
Tapas catering in Crowhurst, cooked live
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Popular choices include croquetas, patatas bravas and Manchego with membrillo, and we are often booked for evening grazing and table tapas as a starter.
In a rural spot like Crowhurst, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Crowhurst hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Questions from Crowhurst
What’s the nearest station to Crowhurst for guests?
Godstone station, about 1.9 miles west of the centre.
Is Crowhurst too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Include staff for canapés
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Check diets in advance
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Tapas go out to the tables at the start of the meal.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, it’s light in Crowhurst 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.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Tortilla is vegetarian and naturally gluten-free.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
Crowhurst: venues and local tips
Crowhurst is about 6 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the RH7 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our events stretch from Crowhurst to London (20 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Chartwell (4.7 miles north-east) and Titsey Place (4.9 miles north). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St George, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
This part of Surrey takes in RH7. Nearby, we also cater events in Crowhurst Lane End (1 mile north-west), Merle Common (1 mile north-east), South Godstone (2 miles north-west), Troy Town (2 miles east) and Tandridge (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles west), Redhill (7 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Haxted Watermill Museum (2.1 miles south-east) and Bletchingley Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Crowhurst include Hedgecourt Lake and Botley Hill.
Also near Crowhurst
What else we do in Crowhurst
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- A spot for our serving station
- Space to finish hot dishes
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
- 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