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Tapas Catering for Meadvale 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 Meadvale.
- Launches and office parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Table tapas as a starter
Book tapas catering in Meadvale
Where we can cook in Meadvale
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access to unload near the serving area
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- The venue’s agreement to outside caterers
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Patatas bravas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
About our tapas catering in Meadvale
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and some can be gluten-free. For tapas before paella and engagement drinks, we’ll put together a menu of Manchego with membrillo, croquetas and gambas al ajillo and more.
Tapas make a party in Meadvale easy and sociable. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check diets in advance
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Widen the selection for a tapas-only menu
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
Canapés circulate with drinks.
Follow tapas with a live paella.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Meadvale 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 set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy sauce.
Tortilla española
A thick potato and egg omelette cut into bites.
Drinks receptions around Meadvale
Meadvale is about 1 mile south-east of Reigate, in Surrey. For an event in Meadvale, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Meadvale is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Meadvale to Guildford (17 miles away).
If you’re looking at a historic venue around Meadvale, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. After a ceremony at a church such as Meadvale Hall, canapé tapas with the drinks keep guests happy during photos. Meadvale is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Wherever your event is in RH2 and RH1, we can cook for your guests. From Hazel Road, Willow Road and Arbutus Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Meadvale is on the A2044, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For events just outside Meadvale, we cover Earlswood (1 mile east), Redhill (1 mile north-east), South Earlswood (1 mile south-east), Holmethorpe (2 miles north-east) and Salfords (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
A little further out are The Belfry (1.2 miles north-east) and Reigate Priory Museum (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Local schools include Dunottar School (less than half a mile north) and St John's Primary School (under half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Oak pub (under half a mile south-west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Common questions in Meadvale
We are having a ceremony at Meadvale Hall: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Who books tapas catering in Meadvale?
Tapas are sociable food, because everyone shares.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Meadvale:
- Anniversary parties
- Office parties and launches
- Receptions and drinks parties
- Sharing tapas starters
Guests travelling by rail: the nearest station is Earlswood (Surrey) station, about 0.7 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- Who provides the crockery
- 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