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Tapas & canapé catering in Cuddington, Surrey
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Cuddington.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Tapas starters
- Birthday and anniversary parties
Live tapas catering in Cuddington
The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Tapas catering in Cuddington, made fresh on the day
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. Popular choices include croquetas, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo, and typical bookings are for work receptions and table tapas as a starter.
In a rural spot like Cuddington, 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.
Questions from Cuddington
Which station should guests use for Cuddington?
The closest is Cheam station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can you cook in Nonsuch Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can we add drinks?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
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.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Planning a tapas spread in Cuddington
Cuddington is about 1 mile east of Ewell, in Surrey. For an event in Cuddington, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Cuddington is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Dunstan. Historic buildings near Cuddington often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue. Cuddington is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Here we cover the KT17, SM3 and SM2 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include The Avenue, London Road and Roberts Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Stoneleigh (1 mile north-west), Ewell (1 mile west), Cheam (1 mile south-east), North Cheam (1 mile north-east) and North Looe (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Woking (15 miles west), Horley (13 miles south), Redhill (9 miles south), Egham (14 miles west), Reigate (8 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (1.4 miles east). Open spaces near Cuddington include Belmont Pastures.
- Local schools include St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School (0.5 miles east) and Ewell Castle School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Station pub (0.8 miles north-west)
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in Cuddington until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and how you want the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- On the day we arrive, set up and finish the hot tapas on site.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
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.
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What affects the price in Cuddington
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Cuddington?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Fast service from the pan
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Cuddington
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are 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 are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events we cater in Cuddington
Big or small, tapas work.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Evening grazing
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas starters
Guests travelling by rail: Cheam station is about 0.7 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- Space, access and power needs
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the price includes, item by item
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
- 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