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Tapas Catering in Fickleshole
Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Fickleshole: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Launches and office parties
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About our tapas catering in Fickleshole
Sangria and bar staff can be added, for a complete drinks and tapas package. We’re frequently asked to cater birthday drinks and drinks reception canapés, with croquetas, Manchego with membrillo and gambas al ajillo.
For a country party near Fickleshole, tapas and sangria set the mood. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Drinks receptions around Fickleshole
Fickleshole is about 5 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Fickleshole, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Fickleshole to London (13 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Woldingham station, about 3.2 miles south-west. A picnic in Addington Vale? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering.
For tapas catering in CR6, we plan around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on Featherbed Lane and Fairchildes Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Farleigh (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile north), Chelsham (1 mile south-west), Leaves Green (2 miles north-east) and Forestdale (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (11 miles west), Horley (12 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (11 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Warlingham Park Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Fickleshole includes Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Schools near Fickleshole include Meridian High School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Bear pub (under half a mile south)
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why Fickleshole hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What tapas catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Fickleshole
One spread covers many tastes and diets.
In Fickleshole and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Down House (2.6 miles east) and Addington Palace (2.6 miles north-west). Where a historic venue does not allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Fickleshole 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 set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Fickleshole: your questions answered
Can you cook in Addington Vale?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you come out to small places like Fickleshole?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. Tell us about the event and we will suggest quantities.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Of course. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Space to finish hot dishes
- Permission from the venue
- Unloading access
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Fickleshole
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Staff to serve canapés.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, frequently with alioli.
Manchego & membrillo
Spanish sheep’s cheese with quince paste.
- 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