Surrey · England
Tapas & canapé catering in Holmethorpe, Surrey
Something 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 Holmethorpe.
- Work receptions
- Birthday drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
Tapas catering near Holmethorpe
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce, often with alioli.
Manchego & membrillo
Easy and classic.
Tapas catering for your event in Holmethorpe
Canapé tapas suit standing receptions; table tapas suit seated meals. Lots of events do both. On the menu are gambas al ajillo, Manchego with membrillo and padrón peppers, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthday drinks and tapas before paella.
Tapas make a party in Holmethorpe easy and sociable. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
What else we do in Holmethorpe
Holmethorpe: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Nutfield Marshes?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How far is Holmethorpe from London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
Yes. Sangria can be added, and bar staff if you are providing the drinks.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
How we price tapas catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Who books tapas catering in Holmethorpe?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Drinks parties and receptions
- Tapas and paella menus
- Engagement celebrations
- Birthday drinks
Guests travelling by rail: Redhill station is about 0.8 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space on each table
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Unloading access
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Holmethorpe
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Padrón peppers
- Gambas al ajillo
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
Planning a tapas spread in Holmethorpe
Holmethorpe is about 1 mile north-east of Redhill, in Surrey. From the centre of Holmethorpe to the outskirts, tapas catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
Historic buildings near Holmethorpe frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Holy Trinity, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Holmethorpe, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
For tapas catering in RH1 and RH9, we plan around your venue. From Mill Lane, Devon Road and Orpin Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Holmethorpe for tapas catering include South Merstham (1 mile north-east), Redhill (1 mile south-west), Gatton (1 mile north-west), Nutfield (1 mile south-east) and Merstham (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles west).
Nearby you will also find East Surrey Hospital (2.2 miles south) and The Belfry (0.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Holmethorpe include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include Lime Tree Primary School (within half a mile north) and The Carrington School (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include Inn on the Pond (1 mile east)
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Label seafood clearly
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Let us know if tapas are a starter or the main event
Each dish is labelled.
Bar staff and sangria.
How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer drinks reception in Holmethorpe has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:05pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:55pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- On the day, we set up and prepare the hot tapas there.
- Canapés go round with the drinks, or table tapas go out to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or RH1 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Holmethorpe? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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