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Tapas Catering for Horne events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Horne. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Engagement parties
- Sharing tapas starters
Tapas catering for Horne events
Planning a tapas spread in Horne
Horne is about 4 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Horne or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Horne to London (22 miles away).
Guests travelling by rail: Godstone station is about 2.6 miles away. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Horne, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
We cook at events all over RH6 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Church Road and Whitewood Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Horne for tapas catering include Whitewood (1 mile north-east), Blindley Heath (1 mile north-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-east), Lingfield Common (3 miles east) and Domewood (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west) and Caterham (7 miles north).
A little further out are East Surrey Hospital (4.2 miles north-west) and Bletchingley Castle (3.8 miles north). Not far away are Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Jolly Farmer pub (within half a mile north-east)
How our tapas catering works in Horne
We finish hot tapas on site, so they arrive hot. For anniversary parties and tapas before paella, we’ll put together a menu of Serrano ham, croquetas and gambas al ajillo for your guests.
Near Horne, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Separate seafood dishes from the rest
- Ask guests about diets and allergies
- Ask for labels on each dish
- Plan more dishes if tapas are the meal
Tapas go out to the tables.
Sangria and bar staff.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Generic canapés all look the same. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Horne questions
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Are your tapas vegetarian-friendly?
Many tapas are naturally vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers. We label each dish.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, and we can provide them.
Dishes our guests love
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns sizzled in garlic and olive oil with a little chilli.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. A summer drinks reception in Horne has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, 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 the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Horne
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Horne? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- Serrano ham
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
Nearby places to Horne
What else we do in Horne
Perfect for your event in Horne
They work for any size of event.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Horne and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Cocktail parties
- Evening grazing
- Launches and office parties
If you are looking at a historic venue around Horne, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What happens if it rains
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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