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Tapas & canapé catering in Netherne on-the-Hill, Greater London
Planning tapas catering in Netherne on-the-Hill? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Drinks reception canapés
- Tapas before paella
- Engagement celebrations
Planning an event in Netherne on-the-Hill?
Tapas catering in Netherne on-the-Hill, cooked live
Plenty of tapas are vegetarian, like tortilla and padrón peppers, and several can be made gluten-free. Whether it’s tapas before paella and evening grazing, we can cook albóndigas, tortilla española and gambas al ajillo.
For a London drinks party in Netherne on-the-Hill, canapé tapas are easy to serve in a small space. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Location
- Netherne on-the-Hill (CR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a tapas spread in Netherne on-the-Hill
Netherne on-the-Hill is about 2 miles south of Coulsdon, in Greater London. For an event in Netherne on-the-Hill, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Netherne on-the-Hill. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Netherne on-the-Hill to London (about 14 miles away).
Parks such as Shabden Park have their own rules for catering, so check before planning a party there. If you’re looking at a historic venue around Netherne on-the-Hill, check its catering rules early, as many limit cooking. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Netherne on-the-Hill, ideal for an outdoor reception.
Anywhere in CR5, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on The Village Square, Rookery Mead and Netherne Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Netherne on-the-Hill, we also cover Hooley (1 mile west), Merstham (2 miles south), Chaldon (2 miles south-east), South Merstham (2 miles south) and Gatton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Kensington (15 miles north), Brompton (14 miles north), Stockwell (12 miles north) and Orpington (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Belfry (3.8 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Netherne on-the-Hill include South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Colley Hill.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Towns and villages near Netherne on-the-Hill
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How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening receptions in Netherne on-the-Hill stay light until about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- 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 clear our equipment afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
How we price tapas catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books tapas catering in Netherne on-the-Hill?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement parties
- Table tapas as a starter
- Tapas and paella menus
For guests coming by train, Coulsdon South station is about 1.6 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- The wet-weather plan
Why choose live paella in Netherne on-the-Hill?
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Netherne on-the-Hill
- Events in Netherne on-the-Hill and across Greater London
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Common questions in Netherne on-the-Hill
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Could we have live paella in Shabden Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How many tapas per person?
That depends on their role in the meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you serve drinks with tapas?
We can add sangria and bar staff.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Check diets in advance
- Canapés need staff to serve
Table tapas are set down to share at the start of the meal.
Serving boards and crockery.
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
- Space for a serving table or station
- Space to finish hot dishes
Netherne on-the-Hill is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Netherne on-the-Hill
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
- Tortilla española
- Albóndigas
- 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