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Tapas Catering in Nalderswood
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in Nalderswood and the surrounding area.
- Table tapas as a starter
- Launches and office parties
- Cocktail parties
Planning an event in Nalderswood?
How our tapas catering works in Nalderswood
Many classic tapas are naturally vegetarian, such as tortilla, bravas and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. For birthday drinks and tapas starters, we can cook Serrano ham, patatas bravas and tortilla española and more.
Near Nalderswood, tapas suit gardens, barns and marquees. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Nalderswood is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Tell 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Croquetas
Croquetas disappear fast.
Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Sandwich buffets are forgettable. Tapas feel like a treat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Nalderswood hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Venue approval for outside catering
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Albóndigas
- Tortilla española
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Serrano ham
- Padrón peppers
- Chorizo in red wine
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
Your questions about tapas catering in Nalderswood
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Bartholomew: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Nalderswood close to London?
About 22 miles from central London.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ensure dishes are labelled
- Keep seafood and meat dishes clearly separate
- Include staff for canapés
- Tell us what role tapas play
We clear our equipment when service ends.
Spanish desserts to finish.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What affects the price in Nalderswood
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Tapas for events in Nalderswood
Nalderswood is about 3 miles west of Horley, in Surrey. For an event in Nalderswood, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Nalderswood. Nalderswood is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
If you are looking at a historic venue around Nalderswood, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Bartholomew. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Nalderswood, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in RH2, we plan around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Smalls Hill Road and Deanoak Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Norwood Hill (1 mile south-east), Shellwood Cross (1 mile west), Parkgate (2 miles south-west), Cudworth (2 miles south-west) and Charlwood (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (3 miles east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are Reigate Priory Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Nalderswood include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
Perfect for your event in Nalderswood
They make a perfect starter before paella.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Cocktail parties
- Evening sharing boards
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Engagement celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Salfords station, about 3.4 miles east.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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