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Tapas Catering for Farleigh events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Farleigh. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Drinks parties and receptions
Live tapas catering in Farleigh
What’s in the pans
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Tapas catering in Farleigh, made fresh on the day
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Typical bookings include launches and office parties and canapés with welcome drinks, with croquetas, padrón peppers and gambas al ajillo.
For a country party near Farleigh, tapas and sangria set the mood. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Drinks receptions around Farleigh
Farleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Events in Farleigh are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Farleigh is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Farleigh include Addington Palace (2.2 miles north) and Down House (3.7 miles east). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. Parks such as Ledgers Wood have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
Tapas catering in CR6 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Farleigh Court Road and Old Farleigh Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Chelsham (1 mile south), Fickleshole (1 mile east), Forestdale (1 mile north), New Addington (1 mile north-east) and Hamsey Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (12 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Warlingham Park Hospital (0.6 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (3.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Farleigh includes Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Label seafood clearly
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Towns and villages near Farleigh
Other catering in Farleigh
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Farleigh is around 9:20pm in June, which suits an outdoor reception.
- Send 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 pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Farleigh: your questions answered
How far is Farleigh from London?
About 12 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could we have live paella in Ledgers Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Farleigh.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Plenty are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
How much tapas do we need?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
How many different paellas?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Who books tapas catering in Farleigh?
They suit standing receptions where a full meal does not fit.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Table tapas as a starter
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks reception canapés
- Launches and office parties
For guests coming by train, Upper Warlingham station is about 2.3 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Parking near the venue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Albóndigas
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- 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