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Tapas Catering in Lingfield
Love Paella cooks Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Lingfield and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Anniversary parties
- Tapas before paella
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering near Lingfield
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Ask for labels on each dish
Canapés go round with the drinks as guests arrive.
Crockery and serving dishes.
About our tapas catering in Lingfield
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. For sharing boards for evening guests and sharing tapas starters, we can cook albóndigas, gambas al ajillo and patatas bravas.
Tapas make a party in Lingfield easy and sociable. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
FAQs for Lingfield
Can you cook in Centenary Fields?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How much tapas do we need?
Quantities depend on timing and courses. Tell us more for a suggestion.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Are the tapas fresh?
We finish hot dishes on site; cold tapas are laid out as guests arrive.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Permission from the venue
- Room for a tapas table
- Parking near the venue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Serrano ham
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
Places near Lingfield
Other catering in Lingfield
Occasions we cook for in Lingfield
They cover lots of tastes and diets in one spread.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Tapas starters
- Drinks reception canapés
Parks such as Centenary Fields have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
What’s in the pans
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Croquetas
Creamy croquettes with a crisp coat, often with ham or mushroom.
Receptions and parties in Lingfield
Lingfield is about 3 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. For tapas catering in Lingfield, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Lingfield is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
Historic houses near Lingfield include Hammerwood Park (4.5 miles south-east) and Saint Hill Manor (4.9 miles south). Where a historic venue doesn’t allow live cooking, canapé tapas may still be possible; ask the venue. After a ceremony at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Lingfield is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Tapas catering in RH7 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Old School Place; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Lingfield, we cover Lingfield Common (1 mile north-west), Felcourt (1 mile south), Dormansland (1 mile south-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-west) and Dormans Park (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Horley (7 miles west), Redhill (8 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles north-west), Caterham (8 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles west) and Oxted (5 miles north).
A little further out are Queen Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Lingfield include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Lingfield College (0.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Star pub (less than half a mile east)
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Why choose live paella in Lingfield?
Tapas are flexible, which makes them easy to plan around. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Lingfield
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Lingfield 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.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We arrive and set up our station.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- We clear away at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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