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Tapas Catering in Epsom Downs
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Epsom Downs.
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Office parties and launches
Book tapas catering in Epsom Downs
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How our tapas catering works in Epsom Downs
Tapas are made for sharing and talking over. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. We cook Serrano ham, padrón peppers and patatas bravas, and we are frequently booked for drinks reception canapés and engagement parties.
Near Epsom Downs, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. A summer drinks reception in Epsom Downs has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or KT17 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a little chilli.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
Live paella or other catering?
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, which makes them easy to plan around. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Catering across Surrey, including Epsom Downs
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Epsom Downs questions
We’re having a ceremony at Parish Church of St Martin: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes, tapas work on their own, for receptions, parties and evening food.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you cover Epsom Downs?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Epsom Downs and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Nearby places to Epsom Downs
What else we do in Epsom Downs
What tapas catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Planning tapas catering in Epsom Downs? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Drinks receptions around Epsom Downs
Epsom Downs is about 1 mile south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. We bring tapas catering to gardens, halls and venues around Epsom Downs. Epsom Downs is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Epsom Downs, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Guests travelling by rail: Epsom Downs station is in Epsom Downs itself. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Epsom Downs, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in KT17, we plan around your venue and timings. From Longdown Lane South, Bunbury Way and Burgh Heath Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside Epsom Downs, we cover Nork (1 mile east), North Looe (1 mile north), Great Burgh (1 mile south-east), Tattenham Corner (1 mile south) and Langley Vale (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (7 miles south-east), Egham (15 miles north-west) and Reigate (6 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Epsom General Hospital (1.3 miles west) and The Ashley Centre (1.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Local schools include Laine Theatre Arts (1.2 miles north-west) and The Beacon School (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Derby Arms (0.7 miles south-west)
Where we can cook in Epsom Downs
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Croquetas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Add sangria or cava
Dishes are labelled for diets and allergens.
Add a live paella main.
- 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