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Tapas Catering for Dawesgreen events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella makes the food a highlight of your event in Dawesgreen.
- Launches and office parties
- Evening grazing
- Tapas with a paella main course
Book tapas catering in Dawesgreen
Tapas catering in Dawesgreen, cooked live
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. We cook gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers, and typical bookings are for evening sharing boards and drinks reception canapés.
Near Dawesgreen, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Who books tapas catering in Dawesgreen?
Big or small, tapas work.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Engagement drinks
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Table tapas as a starter
- Anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Betchworth station, about 2.6 miles north.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
What tapas catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Is live paella right for your event?
For food that gets people mingling, tapas work brilliantly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Collect dietary needs
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Canapés circulate with drinks as guests arrive.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Questions from Dawesgreen
Do you come out to small places like Dawesgreen?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Bartholomew: 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.
What does tapas catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities around your timings and courses. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Receptions and parties in Dawesgreen
Dawesgreen is about 3 miles south-west of Reigate, in Surrey. Events in Dawesgreen are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Dawesgreen is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Dawesgreen to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you are looking at a historic venue around Dawesgreen, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Dawesgreen is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in RH2, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Tapner's Road and Bunce Common Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Leigh (1 mile south-east), Bunce Common (1 mile west), Strood Green (1 mile north-west), Irons Bottom (2 miles east) and Brockham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find East Surrey Hospital (4 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Dawesgreen include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Seven Stars Public House (within half a mile west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
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How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, it is light in Dawesgreen until about 9:20pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We clear away our equipment when service is finished.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or RH2 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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