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Tapas Catering for Keeper's Corner events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella turns food into part of your event in Keeper's Corner.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement celebrations
Book tapas catering in Keeper's Corner
Tapas catering in Keeper's Corner, cooked live
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. We are often asked to cater tapas starters and work receptions, serving tortilla española, gambas al ajillo and padrón peppers.
Near Keeper's Corner, tapas and sangria suit a garden or field party. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
What affects the price in Keeper's Corner
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Keeper's Corner, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Include staff for canapés
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Waiting staff for canapés.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A sandwich buffet is easy but forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Your questions about tapas catering in Keeper's Corner
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Keeper's Corner close to London?
About 24 miles from central London.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Absolutely, for receptions, parties and evening food.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Events we cater in Keeper's Corner
They make a perfect starter before paella.
In Keeper's Corner and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Office parties and launches
- Engagement parties
- Sharing boards for evening guests
Nearby historic houses include Saint Hill Manor (4.8 miles south-east) and Gravetye Manor (4.9 miles south-east). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
Places near Keeper's Corner
Also in Keeper's Corner
The menu, dish by dish
Manchego & membrillo
Manchego with sweet quince.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette served in wedges or squares.
Drinks receptions around Keeper's Corner
Keeper's Corner is about 3 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH6, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 395 places across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 21 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Keeper's Corner, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Keeper's Corner, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in RH6 and RH10, we plan around your venue and timings. That could mean an event in a garden on Effingham Road and Redehall Road. Being close to the B2037, Keeper's Corner is simple for us to get to for your event. We also cook at events in Burstow (1 mile west), Shipley Bridge (1 mile west), Copthorne (1 mile south-west), Fernhill (1 mile west) and Smallfield (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north-west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles north-west) and Caterham (9 miles north).
A little further out are Langley Green Hospital (3.9 miles west) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Keeper's Corner include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Oakwood School (2.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Curious Pig in the Parlour pub (0.5 miles south-east)
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
- An area to prepare hot tapas
- A spot for our serving station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Keeper's Corner
- Padrón peppers
- Olives & bread
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Manchego & membrillo
How it works
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 while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Keeper's Corner until about 9:20pm, ideal for tapas in the garden. By late September it is dark around 7:05pm, and in December by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us the date, venue and numbers.
- You get a selection and a price.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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