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Tapas Catering in Hamsey Green
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella for events in Hamsey Green and across Surrey.
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement celebrations
Planning an event in Hamsey Green?
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Tapas catering for your event in Hamsey Green
Tapas pair naturally with a live paella, as a starter while the rice cooks, but they’re great on their own. We’re frequently asked to cater tapas and paella menus and engagement drinks, with Serrano ham, patatas bravas and albóndigas.
In a rural spot like Hamsey Green, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A spot for our serving station
- Parking near the venue
- Space to finish hot dishes
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
A closer look at the menu
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Include staff for canapés
- Match tapas with Spanish drinks
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Hot tapas are finished on site and served straight away.
Staff to serve canapés.
Why choose tapas catering in Hamsey Green?
They work for any size of event.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Sharing tapas starters
- Engagement parties
Historic buildings near Hamsey Green often have strict catering rules, so ask early if that’s your venue.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the team stays
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Hamsey Green: venues and local tips
Hamsey Green is about 1 mile north of Warlingham, in Surrey. Events in Hamsey Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Hamsey Green is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Hamsey Green to London (13 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Upper Warlingham station is about 1 mile away. Parks such as Blanchman's Farm have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
This part of Surrey takes in CR6 and CR2, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Clyde Avenue, Crewe's Lane and Princes Avenue; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Warlingham (1 mile south), Whyteleafe (1 mile south-west), Chelsham (1 mile east), Sanderstead (1 mile north-west) and Farleigh (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (8 miles south-west) and Caterham (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Warlingham Park Hospital (1.4 miles east) and East Surrey Museum (2.6 miles south). Not far away are South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Nore Hill.
- Schools near Hamsey Green include Warlingham School (within half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion Public House (0.8 miles south-east)
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
FAQs for Hamsey Green
Do you come out to small places like Hamsey Green?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at St Antony: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Give us the details for a suggestion.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How we price tapas catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hamsey Green, and we will put together a menu and price.
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What else we do in Hamsey Green
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in Hamsey Green until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it’s dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish hot tapas on site.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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