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Tapas & canapé catering in Fernhill, Surrey
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Fernhill and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Evening sharing boards
- Drinks reception canapés
Live tapas catering in Fernhill
Tapas catering in Fernhill, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria and bar staff, so drinks and nibbles come from one booking. Typical bookings include sharing boards for evening guests and tapas and paella menus, serving gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and Serrano ham.
Near Fernhill, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Where we can cook in Fernhill
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Parking near the venue
- Permission from the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Croquetas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
- Padrón peppers
- Tortilla española
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Fernhill 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.
- First, we check availability.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Fernhill
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Tapas starters
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday drinks
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel and parking costs
About the dishes
Tortilla española
Potato omelette served in wedges or squares.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
How we price tapas catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
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.
Other catering in Fernhill
Tapas for events in Fernhill
Fernhill is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Fernhill will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Fernhill is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Fernhill to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
Historic buildings near Fernhill often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Gatwick Airport station, about 1 mile west.
Tapas catering in RH6 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on Peeks Brook Lane and Donkey Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Burstow (1 mile east), Shipley Bridge (1 mile south), Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile east) and Copthorne (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include County Mall (3.6 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Fernhill include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Shipley Bridge pub (0.5 miles south)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Include staff for canapés
Hot dishes are finished on site.
Churros or crema catalana to finish.
Paella compared with other options
Standard canapés can feel samey. Tapas bring something different. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Fernhill hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Drinks service on request
FAQs for Fernhill
Is Fernhill close to London?
About 24 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Fernhill 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.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes, plus bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is tapas catering available separately?
Of course. Tapas can be booked without paella.
- 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